Hartford Township, Adams County, Indiana
Township in Indiana, United States
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Hartford Township is one of twelve townships in Adams County, Indiana.[3] At the 2020 census,[1] its population was 981, up from 872 at the 2010 census.[4]
Hartford Township | |
|---|---|
Location in Adams County | |
| Coordinates: 40°36′58″N 85°01′41″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| County | Adams |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
• Total | 24.08 sq mi (62.4 km2) |
| • Land | 24 sq mi (62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) 0.33% |
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 981 |
| • Density | 36.3/sq mi (14.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 46711, 46714, 46740 |
| Area code | 260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 453402 |
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 24.08 square miles (62.4 km2), of which 24 square miles (62 km2) (or 99.67%) is land and 0.08 square miles (0.21 km2) (or 0.33%) is water.[4]
Unincorporated towns
- Linn Grove
- Perryville
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- French Township (north)
- Monroe Township (northeast)
- Wabash Township (east)
- Bearcreek Township, Jay County (southeast)
- Jackson Township, Jay County (south)
- Nottingham Township, Wells County (west)
- Harrison Township, Wells County (northwest)
Major highways
Cemeteries
The township contains these cemeteries: Alberson, Brown (Glendening), Greenwood (also known as Steiner, Linn Grove, or Buena Vista) and Hartford (Stringtown).
School districts
- South Adams Schools
Political districts
- Indiana's 6th congressional district
- State House District 79
- State Senate District 19