Washington Township is one of the twelve townships in Adams County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 8,654, down from 10,151 at the 2010 census.
Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.92%) is land and (or 0.11%) is water.2002 Census of Governments, Individual State Descriptions (PDF)
Cities, towns, villages Decatur (south three-quarters) Monroe (north half)
Unincorporated towns Coppess Corner
Adjacent townships Root Township (north) Union Township (northeast) St. Marys Township (east) Blue Creek Township (southeast) Monroe Township (south) French Township (southwest) Kirkland Township (west) Preble Township (northwest)
Cemeteries The township contains the following cemeteries: Antioch (also known as Beery or River Brethren), County Home (or Farm or Infirmary- no longer exists), Greenwood (also known as Decatur or Maplewood), First City (no longer exists), Little Family, and Roe (no longer exists).
Major highways
Airports and landing strips Gage Airport
Landmarks Stratton Park
School districts Adams Central Community Schools North Adams Community Schools
Political districts Indiana's 6th congressional district State House District 79 State Senate District 19
References Citations
Sources
United States Census Bureau 2007 TIGER/Line Shapefiles United States National Atlas
External links
Indiana Township Association United Township Association of Indiana