Root Township, Adams County, Indiana

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 35.57 sqmi, of which 35.44 sqmi (or 99.63%) is land and 0.12 sqmi (or 0.34%) is water.

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.

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