Homecroft, Indiana

Homecroft is a town in Perry Township, Marion County, Indiana. The population was 722 at the 2010 census. It has existed as an "included town" since 1970, when it was incorporated into Indianapolis as part of Unigov. It is part of Indianapolis, but retains a functioning town government under IC 36-3-1-11.

History

Homecroft had its start in 1923 when a developer laid out the town and began building.

Geography

Homecroft is located at 39°40′8″N 86°7′48″W / 39.66889°N 86.13000°W / 39.66889; -86.13000 (39.668945, -86.129862).

According to the 2010 census, Homecroft has a total area of 0.24 square miles (0.62 km²), all land.

Government

The Historic Town of Homecroft Council has seven elected and appointed members. As the Legislative Body, the Town Council has the responsibility of passing ordinances, resolutions, orders and motions for the Town's government. Along with those responsibilities, the council also is in control of the City's property, finances, and appropriation of all money spent on behalf of the taxpayers. The Town's Council members, are entrusted with the duty to provide the ways and means to ensure the safety and security of citizens of the Town of Homecroft and work to maintain and enhance a high quality of life.