Adams Township, Hamilton County, Indiana


Adams Township is one of nine townships in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States. At the 2020 census, its population was 5,218.

History

Adams Township was organized in 1833.
In 2024, residents of Sheridan and Adams Township voted overwhelmingly in favor of consolidating both governments, which was made official on January 1, 2025.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of, of which is land and is water. 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

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains nine cemeteries: Boxley, Crown Hill, Phillips, Ridge, Spencer, Spicewood, Teter, Union Grove and Wiles.

Major highways

Airports and landing strips

Education

Adams Township residents may obtain a free library card from Sheridan Public Library in Sheridan.