Adams Township, Hamilton County, Indiana
Township in Indiana, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Adams Township is one of nine townships in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States. At the 2010 census, its population was 4,858 and it contained 2,056 housing units.[2]
Adams Township | |
|---|---|
 Wesleyan church at Bakers Corner | |
 Location in Hamilton County | |
| Coordinates: 40°09′25″N 86°11′08″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Hamilton |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 48.36 sq mi (125.3 km2) |
| • Land | 48.27 sq mi (125.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.2 km2) 0.19% |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 5,218 |
| • Density | 100.6/sq mi (38.8/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453077 |
Adams Township was organized in 1833.[3]
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 48.36 square miles (125.3 km2), of which 48.27 square miles (125.0 km2) (or 99.81%) is land and 0.09 square miles (0.23 km2) (or 0.19%) is water.[2] The streams of Baker Ditch, Cicero Creek, Eagle Creek, Fouch Ditch, Hinkle Creek, Jay Ditch, Jones Ditch, Lindley Ditch, Little Cicero Creek, McKinzie Ditch, Pearce Ditch, Prairie Creek, Ross Ditch and Teter Branch, run through the township.
Cities and towns
Unincorporated communities
- Bakers Corner
- Boxley
- East Union
- Ekin
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Jefferson Township, Tipton County (north)
- Cicero Township, Tipton County (northeast)
- Jackson Township (east)
- Washington Township (south)
- Marion Township, Boone County (west)
- Sugar Creek Township, Clinton County (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains nine cemeteries: Boxley, Crown Hill, Phillips, Ridge, Spencer, Spicewood, Teter, Union Grove and Wiles.
Major highways
Airports and landing strips
- Black Hawk Airport
- Sheridan Airport
- Windy Knoll Airport
Adams Township residents may obtain a free library card from Sheridan Public Library in Sheridan.[4]
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