Washington Township, Adams County, Indiana

Washington Township is one of 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 37.52 sqmi, of which 37.49 sqmi (or 99.92%) is land and 0.04 sqmi (or 0.11%) is water.

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).

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