Root Township is one of twelve townships in Adams County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 6,033, up from 4,443 at the 2010 census.
Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.63%) is land and (or 0.34%) is water.2002 Census of Governments, Individual State Descriptions (PDF)
Cities, towns, villages Decatur (north quarter)
Unincorporated towns Monmouth Williams
Adjacent townships Madison Township, Allen County (north) Monroe Township, Allen County (northeast) Union Township (east) St. Marys Township (southeast) Washington Township (south) Kirkland Township (southwest) Preble Township (west) Marion Township, Allen County (northwest)
Cemeteries The township contains these cemeteries: Alpha, Evans Family, Kunkel Family, Monmouth, Pleasant Valley, Reynolds, St. Joseph Catholic, St. Peter Lutheran, Union Chapel Methodist and United Brethren.
Major highways
Lakes Saddle Lake
Landmarks Hanna City Park
School districts North Adams Community Schools
Political districts Indiana's 6th congressional district State House District 79 State Senate District 19
References
United States Census Bureau 2007 TIGER/Line Shapefiles United States National Atlas
External links Indiana Township Association United Township Association of Indiana