Hamilton Township, Jackson County, Indiana

Hamilton Township is one of twelve townships in Jackson County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,660 and it contained 675 housing units.[1] It was named for James Hamilton, an early local politician.[2]

Hamilton Township
Location in Jackson County
Coordinates: 38°58′46″N 86°00′06″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyJackson
Government
  TypeIndiana township
Area
  Total63.34 sq mi (164.0 km2)
  Land62.58 sq mi (162.1 km2)
  Water0.76 sq mi (2.0 km2)  1.20%
Elevation
561 ft (171 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total1,660
  Density26.5/sq mi (10.2/km2)
GNIS feature ID0453365

History

Bell Ford Post Patented Diagonal "Combination Bridge", Beatty-Trimpe Farm, and Shields' Mill Covered Bridge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[3][4]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 63.34 square miles (164.0 km2), of which 62.58 square miles (162.1 km2) (or 98.80%) is land and 0.76 square miles (2.0 km2) (or 1.20%) is water.[1] Lakes in this township include Docs Lake. The streams of Buck Branch, Cooley Creek, East Fork White Creek and Indian Creek run through this township.

Unincorporated towns

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains three cemeteries: Cortland, Robinson and Weddell. There is also an old abandoned cemetery known as Brown Cemetery.

Major highways

References

  • "Hamilton Township, Jackson County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-09-24.
  • United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
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