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Location of Westfield
The town of Westfield is 18 miles north of downtown Indianapolis and eight miles north of I-465 at the junction of U.S. 31 and S.R. 32. Westfield is six miles west of Noblesville, The Hamilton County Seat.

Westfield Foundation
Westfield was founded on May 6, 1834 by Asa Bales, Ambrose Osborne and Nathan Parker, all Quakers from North Carolina. It is believed that the town was planned as a stop on the Underground Railroad with many families of the Quaker and Wesleyan Methodist churches supporting the cause. When the laws against aiding escaped slaves were harshened, part of the Westfield Quakers split into the Anti-Slavery Friends meeting.

Population of Westfield
City..........9,923

Hamilton County..........231,760

(Figures based on 2000 Census)


Utilities in Westfield
  • Electric..........Cinergy..........1-800-521-2232
  • Gas..........Westfield Gas Company..........(317) 896-2581
  • Water..........Municipal Water Works..........(317) 896-5577
  • Telephone..........Ameritech..........(317) 556-4200www.Ameritech.com


Government of Westfield
  • In 1834, the town of Westfield was a thriving village consisting of 800 inhabitants. Simon Moon, the first settler established his residence in what is now the center of town.
  • Westfield has a Quaker background, as it was influenced by the Quaker Friends Church.
  • The town of Westfield is governed by a five-member Town Council and a Clerk-Treasurer, elected to four-year terms. Washington Township, in which Westfield is located, elects one member of the Board of Trustees, and elects a three-member Advisory Board to four-year terms.


Public Services in Westfield
  • Police
The Westfield Police Force (317) 896-5236 consists of 19 full-time officers and 3 detectives offering 24 hour protection. In addition, Westfield is served by the Hamilton County Sheriff's Department (317) 773-1282 and the Indiana State Police (317) 897-6220.
  • Fire Protection
The town of Westfield and Washington Township Fire Departments have 2 stations with 31 full-time fire fighters.
  • Library
Westfield Public Library (317) 896-9391.
  • Chamber
Westfield Chamber of Commerce (317) 896-2378.


Newspapers for Westfield
  • Local
Noblesville Daily Ledger..........(317) 773-1210

Westfield Enterprise..........(317) 598-6397
  • Indianapolis
Indianapolis Star..........(317) 633-9211
www.StarNews.com

Indianapolis Business Journal..........(317) 634-6200
www.IBJ.com


Medical Care in Westfield
  • Local
Riverview Hospital in Noblesville
395 Westfield Road
(317) 773-0760
  • Indianapolis
Indiana University Medical Center
550 University Blvd.
(317) 274-5000
www.Clarian.com

St. Vincent Hospital
2001 West 86th Street
(317) 338-2121 (emergency)
(317) 338-2345 (non-emergency)
www.StVincent.org

The Women's Hospital - Indianapolis
8111 Township Line Road
(317) 875-5994
www.WomensHospital.org

Community Hospitals
East: (317) 355-1411
North: (317) 621-6262
South: (317) 887-7000
www.commhospindy.org


Airports in Westfield
  • Indianapolis
Indianapolis International Airport (call specific airline)

www.IndianapolisAirport.com


Carey Ridge Elementary School
(317) 867-6200

Shamrock Springs Elementary School
(317) 867-7400

Oak Trace Elementary School
(317) 867-6400

Washington Woods Elementary School
(317) 867-7900

Westfield Middle School
(317) 867-6600

Westfield Intermediate School
(317) 867-6500

Westfield High School
(317) 867-6800

Various private and parochial schools also serve the area.


Recreation

A 90-acre nature park is located on U.S. 31 two miles south of Westfield and Cool Creek Park and Nature Center are located on 151st St close to Walmart. Forest Park, a 55-acre park in Noblesville offers swimming, tennis, baseball, camping, picnicking, clubhouse, miniature golf courses, and the Indiana Museum of Transportation and Communication. Morse Reservoir is nearby offering all water sports and Conner Prairie Settlement, which hosts the Symphony On The Prairie, is just a few miles away. The Buckeye Campground and Hillside Beach Club are located on S.R. 32 a quarter mile east of U.S. 31. Facilities include a campground, picnic area, swimming beach, water slide and fishing. Several public and private golf courses are located within minutes of Westfield.