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.

History

Adams Township was organized in 1833.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 48.36 sqmi, of which 48.27 sqmi (or 99.81%) is land and 0.09 sqmi (or 0.19%) 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

(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

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.