Hamilton Township is one of twelve townships in Jackson County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,558 and it contained 669 housing units. It was named for James Hamilton, an early local politician.
History Bell Ford Post Patented Diagonal "Combination Bridge", Beatty-Trimpe Farm, and Shields' Mill Covered Bridge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 98.80%) is land and (or 1.20%) is water. Lakes in this township include Docs Lake. The streams of Buck Branch, Cooley Creek, East Fork White Creek and Indian Creek run through this township.
Unincorporated towns Acme Bobtown Cortland Shields Surprise
Adjacent townships Jackson Township, Bartholomew County (north) Wayne Township, Bartholomew County (northeast) Redding Township (east) Jackson Township (east-southeast) Brownstown Township (southwest) Pershing Township (west)
Cemeteries The township contains three cemeteries: Cortland, Robinson and Weddell. There is also an old abandoned cemetery known as Brown Cemetery.
Major highways Indiana State Road 258
References
United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
External links Indiana Township Association United Township Association of Indiana