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 | |
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Township | |
Location in Jackson County | |
| Coordinates: 38°58′46″N 86°00′06″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jackson |
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| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 63.34 sq mi (164.0 km2) |
| • Land | 62.58 sq mi (162.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.76 sq mi (2.0 km2) 1.20% |
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,660 |
| • Density | 26.5/sq mi (10.2/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453365 |
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]
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.
The township contains three cemeteries: Cortland, Robinson and Weddell. There is also an old abandoned cemetery known as Brown Cemetery.
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