Jackson Township, Greene County, Indiana
Jackson Township | |
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 Location in Greene County | |
| Coordinates: 38°57′02″N 86°45′21″W / 38.95056°N 86.75583°WCoordinates: 38°57′02″N 86°45′21″W / 38.95056°N 86.75583°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Greene |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 49.04 sq mi (127.0 km2) |
| • Land | 48.99 sq mi (126.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.1 km2) 0.10% |
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,947 |
| • Density | 39.7/sq mi (15.3/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453445 |
Jackson Township is one of fifteen townships in Greene County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,947.[1]
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,076 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,947 | −6.2% | |
| Source: US Census Bureau | |||
Geography[]
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 49.04 square miles (127.0 km2), of which 48.99 square miles (126.9 km2) (or 99.90%) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) (or 0.10%) is water.[1] The streams of Cole Branch, Dry Branch, Little Indian Creek, Miller Creek, Mitchell Branch and Town Branch run through this township.
Unincorporated towns[]
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships[]
- Center Township (north)
- Indian Creek Township, Monroe County (northeast)
- Perry Township, Lawrence County (east)
- Indian Creek Township, Lawrence County (southeast)
- Mitcheltree Township, Martin County (south)
- Perry Township, Martin County (southwest)
- Taylor Township (west)
- Richland Township (northwest)
Cemeteries[]
The township contains eleven cemeteries: Cooper, Dishman, Duke, Freeman, Holder, Howell, Miller, Robison, Rush, Wagoner and Walker.
Major highways[]
References[]
- "Jackson Township, Greene 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 2020-02-10. Retrieved 2013-05-10.
External links[]
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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