Brownstown Township is one of twelve townships in Jackson County, Indiana, United States. At the 2010 census, its population was 5,552 and it contained 2,308 housing units.[1]
Brownstown Township | |
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Township | |
Location in Jackson County | |
| Coordinates: 38°53′26″N 86°02′49″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jackson |
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| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 63.62 sq mi (164.8 km2) |
| • Land | 62.72 sq mi (162.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.9 sq mi (2 km2) 1.41% |
| Elevation | 551 ft (168 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 5,552 |
| • Density | 88.5/sq mi (34.2/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453143 |
Brownstown Township was organized in 1817, and took its name from Brownstown, the county seat.[2] Shields' Mill Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016.[3]
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 63.62 square miles (164.8 km2), of which 62.72 square miles (162.4 km2) (or 98.59%) is land and 0.9 square miles (2.3 km2) (or 1.41%) is water.[1] The streams of Ballard Creek, Hough Creek, Kiper Creek, Spray Creek, West Branch White Creek and White Creek run through this township.
The township contains ten cemeteries: Burrell, Durland, First German Presbyterian, Miller, Robertson, Saint Pauls, Smallwood, Wayman, Weathers and Woodmansee.
Brownstown Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Brownstown Public Library in Downtown Brownstown.[4]
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County seat: Brownstown | ||
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