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Root Township, Adams County, Indiana
Root Township is one of twelve townships in Adams County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 4,443. 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
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Cities, towns, villages

* Decatur (north quarter)


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Civil Township
A civil township is a widely used unit of local government in the United States that is subordinate to a county, most often in the northern and midwestern parts of the country. The term town is used in New England, New York, and Wisconsin to refer to the equivalent of the civil township in these states; Minnesota uses "town" officially but often uses it and "township" interchangeably. Specific responsibilities and the degree of autonomy vary based on each state. Civil townships are distinct from survey townships, but in states that have both, the boundaries often coincide and may completely geographically subdivide a county. The U.S. Census Bureau classifies civil townships as minor civil divisions. Currently, there are 20 states with civil townships. Township functions are generally overseen by a governing board (the name varies from state to state) and a clerk, trustee, or mayor (in New Jersey and the metro townships of Utah). Township officers frequently include justice of ...
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Monmouth, Indiana
Monmouth is an unincorporated community in Root Township, Adams County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. History A post office was established at Monmouth in 1839, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904. The community was named after Monmouth County, New Jersey Monmouth County () is a county located on the coast of central New Jersey. The county is part of the New York metropolitan area and is situated along the northern half of the Jersey Shore. As of the 2020 U.S. census, the county's population w .... References Unincorporated communities in Adams County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana 1839 establishments in Indiana {{AdamsCountyIN-geo-stub ...
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Indiana's 6th Congressional District
Indiana's 6th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Indiana. The district takes in a portion of eastern and central Indiana as of the 2020 census, including Columbus and Richmond, as well as a few suburbs of both Cincinnati and Indianapolis. The district is currently represented by Republican Greg Pence. He is the brother of former U.S. Vice President, Mike Pence, who represented this district before serving as Governor of Indiana and Vice President of the United States. Greg Pence was elected on November 6, 2018 after the previous incumbent, Luke Messer, announced his retirement to run for the U.S. Senate in 2018. With a Cook Partisan Voting Index rating of R+22, it is the most Republican district in Indiana. Election results from presidential races List of members representing the district Composition As of 2023, Indiana's 6th congressional district is located in eastern and Central Indiana. It includes Fayette, Hancock, Henry, Jo ...
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Marion Township, Allen County, Indiana
Marion Township is one of 20 townships in Allen County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,858. History In September, 1834, the Commissioners of Allen County created Root Township, which embraced all of present-day Marion Township, as well as a portion of present-day Adams County. Adams County was created on February 7, 1835, leaving only a portion of Root Township still in Allen County. In August, 1835, this remainder of Root Township was reorganized and renamed Marion Township.Newton, L. H., "Marion Township" in ''History of Allen County, Indiana'' (Chicago: Kingman Brothers, 1880), 157 Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, Marion Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and , or 0.66 percent, is water. Unincorporated towns * Hessen Cassel at * Middletown at * Poe at * Soest at 40.996157°N 85.037435°W (This list is based in part on USGS data and may include former settlements.) Adjacent townships * Adams Town ...
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Preble Township, Adams County, Indiana
Preble Township is one of twelve townships in Adams County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,069. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.62%) is land and (or 0.33%) is water. Unincorporated towns * Magley * Preble Adjacent townships * Washington Township (southeast) * Kirkland Township Cemeteries The township contains the following cemeteries: Fuhrman (abandoned), Magley (also known as Salem or UCC), Mann, St. John Lutheran (Bingen), St. Paul Lutheran, and Zion Lutheran (Friedheim). Major highways * * * Rivers * Saint Mary's River School districts * North Adams Community Schools Political districts * Indiana's 6th congressional district Indiana's 6th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Indiana. The district takes in a portion of eastern and central Indiana as of the 2020 census, including Columbus and Richmond, as well as a few suburbs of bot ... * Sta ...
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Kirkland Township, Adams County, Indiana
Kirkland Township is one of twelve townships in Adams County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 929. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total land area of . Unincorporated towns * Curryville * Honduras * Peterson (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.) Adjacent townships * Preble Township (north) * Root Township (northeast) * Washington Township (east) * Monroe Township (southeast) * French Township (south) * Harrison Township, Wells County (southwest) * Lancaster Township, Wells County (west) * Jefferson Township, Wells County (northwest) Cemeteries The township contains these cemeteries: Pleasant Dale (Steele), Shady, St. Luke UCC, and Zion (Cline). Major highways * School districts * Adams Central Community Schools Political districts * Indiana's 6th congressional district Indiana's 6th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Indiana. The district takes ...
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Washington Township, Adams County, Indiana
Washington Township is one of twelve townships in Adams County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 10,151. 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
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Cities, towns, villages

* Decatur (south three-quarters) * Monroe (north half)


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Union Township, Adams County, Indiana
Union Township is one of twelve townships in Adams County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 922. Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , all land.2002 Census of Governments, Individual State Descriptions
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Cemeteries

The township contains these cemeteries: Alpha (Bethel), Clark Chapel, Immanuel Lutheran (Bleeke), Salem and Saint John Reformed.


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Airports and landing strips

* Decatur Hi-Way Airport


School districts

* North Adams Community Schools


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Monroe Township, Allen County, Indiana
Monroe Township is one of twenty townships in Allen County, Indiana, United States. At the 2010 census, the population was 1,927. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, Monroe Township covers an area of , all land. Cities, towns, villages * Monroeville Unincorporated towns * East Liberty at (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.) Adjacent townships * Jackson Township (north) * Benton Township, Paulding County, Ohio (northeast) * Tully Township, Van Wert County, Ohio (east) * Union Township, Adams County (south) * Root Township, Adams County (southwest) * Madison Township (west) * Jefferson Township (northwest) Four Presidents Corners, a monument, was built in 1917 where Monroe Township meets with Jackson, Madison, and Jefferson townships. All four townships are named after presidents. Cemeteries The township contains these four cemeteries: Brown, Hoffman, Odd Fellows and Sugar Ridge. Major highways * * School distri ...
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Madison Township, Allen County, Indiana
Madison Township is one of twenty townships in Allen County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,771. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, Madison Township covers an area of . Unincorporated towns * Boston Corner at * Hoagland at (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.) Adjacent townships * Jefferson Township (north) * Jackson Township (northeast) * Monroe Township (east) * Union Township, Adams County (southeast) * Root Township, Adams County (south) * Preble Township, Adams County (southwest) * Marion Township (west) * Adams Township (northwest) Four Presidents Corners, a monument, was built in 1917 where Madison Township meets with Monroe, Jackson, and Jefferson townships. All four townships are named after presidents. Cemeteries The township contains Massilon Cemetery. Airports and landing strips * Valhalla Airport Landmarks * Bobilya Park School districts * East Allen County Sc ...
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Williams, Adams County, Indiana
Williams is an unincorporated community in Root Township, Adams County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. History Williams was originally named Greenville in the 1870s (after the brothers who ran the sawmill), but this was changed as there was already a post office bearing the name of Greenville, Indiana Greenville is an incorporated town in Floyd County, Indiana. The population was 595 at the 2010 census. Greenville is located in the greater Louisville metropolitan area. History Founding Greenville was platted in 1816 by Andrew Mundell and .... Garrett Williams therefore proposed the current nam Geography Williams is located at . References Unincorporated communities in Adams County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana {{AdamsCountyIN-geo-stub ...
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Decatur, Indiana
Decatur is a city in Root Township, Adams County, Indiana, Root and Washington Township, Adams County, Indiana, Washington townships, Adams County, Indiana, Adams County, Indiana, United States. It is the county seat (and the largest community) of Adams County. Decatur is home to Adams Memorial Hospital, which was designated as one of the "Top 100" Critical Access Hospitals in the United States. The population of Decatur was 9,913 at the 2020 census. History The first non-Native American settlers arrived in what is now Decatur in 1835. They arrived as a result of the end of the Black Hawk War as well as the completion of the Erie Canal. They consisted entirely of settlers from New England. These were "Yankee" settlers, that is to say they were descended from the English people, English Puritans who settled New England in the colonial era. They were primarily members of the Congregational church, Congregational Church though due to the Second Great Awakening many of them had con ...
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