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 2020 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.81%) is land and (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 Sheridan
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 U.S. Route 31 State Road 38 State Road 47
Airports and landing strips Black Hawk Airport Sheridan Airport Windy Knoll Airport
Education Adams Township residents may obtain a free library card from Sheridan Public Library in Sheridan.
Sheridan Community Schools covers Adams Township as well as neighboring Marion Township in Boone County.
References
United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
External links Indiana Township Association United Township Association of Indiana Official website