Jackson Township, Greene County, Indiana
Jackson Township is one of fifteen townships in Greene County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,947.[1]
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
2000 | 2,076 | — | |
2010 | 1,947 | −6.2% | |
Source: US Census Bureau |
Jackson Township | |
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Coordinates: 38°57′02″N 86°45′21″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 |
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.
References
- "Jackson Township, Greene County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 24, 2009.
- United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
- "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 February 10, 2020. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
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