Driftwood Township, Jackson County, Indiana
Driftwood Township | |
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 Location in Jackson County | |
| Coordinates: 38°48′43″N 86°06′54″W / 38.81194°N 86.11500°WCoordinates: 38°48′43″N 86°06′54″W / 38.81194°N 86.11500°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jackson |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.3 sq mi (73 km2) |
| • Land | 27.66 sq mi (71.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.64 sq mi (1.7 km2) 2.26% |
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 860 |
| • Density | 31.1/sq mi (12.0/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453266 |
Driftwood Township is one of twelve townships in Jackson County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 860 and it contained 365 housing units.[1]
History[]
Cavanaugh Bridge, , Medora Covered Bridge, and Picnic Area-Jackson State Forest are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[2]
Geography[]
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 28.3 square miles (73 km2), of which 27.66 square miles (71.6 km2) (or 97.74%) is land and 0.64 square miles (1.7 km2) (or 2.26%) is water.[1] The stream of Mill Creek runs through this township.
Unincorporated towns[]
Extinct towns[]
- Petersburg
Adjacent townships[]
- Brownstown Township (northeast)
- Grassy Fork Township (east)
- Monroe Township, Washington County (south)
- Jefferson Township, Washington County (southwest)
- Carr Township (west)
Cemeteries[]
The township contains four cemeteries: Empson, Harrell, Peters, and Smith.
Major highways[]
Education[]
Driftwood Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Brownstown Public Library in Brownstown.[3]
References[]
- "Driftwood Township, Jackson County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-09-24.
- United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
- ^ a b "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Archived from the original on 2020-02-12. Retrieved 2013-05-10.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "Overview". Brownstown Public Library. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
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Municipalities and communities of Jackson County, Indiana, United States | ||
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- Townships in Jackson County, Indiana
- Townships in Indiana