Root Township is one of twelve
townships in
Adams County,
Indiana
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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]
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Cities, towns, villages
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Decatur (north quarter)
Unincorporated towns
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Monmouth
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Williams
Adjacent townships
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Madison Township, Allen County (north)
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Monroe Township, Allen County (northeast)
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Union Township (east)
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St. Marys Township (southeast)
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Washington Township (south)
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Kirkland Township (southwest)
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Preble Township (west)
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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
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Lakes
* Saddle Lake
Landmarks
* Hanna City Park
School districts
* North Adams Community Schools
Political districts
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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, Indiana, Columbus and Richmond, Indiana, Ric ...
* State House District 79
* State Senate District 19
References
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United States Census Bureau 2007 TIGER/Line ShapefilesUnited States National Atlas
External links
Indiana Township AssociationUnited Township Association of Indiana
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Townships in Adams County, Indiana
Townships in Indiana