Jackson Township is one of eleven townships in Clay County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,739 and it contained 1,144 housing units.[3]

Jackson Township
Township
Location of Jackson Township in Clay County
Coordinates: 39°28′51″N 87°04′24″W
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Clay
Government
• Type	Indiana township
Area
• Total	35.68 sq mi (92.4 km2)
• Land	35.09 sq mi (90.9 km2)
• Water	0.59 sq mi (1.5 km2)
Elevation [1]	623 ft (190 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	2,739
• Density	78.1/sq mi (30.2/km2)
FIPS code	18-36864[2]
GNIS feature ID	453436

History

Jackson Township was established about 1832. It was named for Andrew Jackson, who was then serving as President of the United States.[4]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.68 square miles (92.4 km²), of which 35.09 square miles (90.9 km²) (or 98.35%) is land and 0.59 square miles (1.5 km²) (or 1.65%) is water.[3]

Cities and towns

• Brazil (southeast quarter)

Unincorporated towns

• Asherville
• Hoosierville
• Lap Corner
• Prairie City
• Roadman Corner
• Stearleyville

(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships

• Van Buren Township (north)
• Washington Township, Putnam County (northeast)
• Cass Township (east)
• Washington Township (southeast)
• Sugar Ridge Township (south)
• Perry Township (southwest)
• Posey Township (west)
• Brazil Township (northwest)

Major highways

• Interstate 70
• Indiana State Road 42
• Indiana State Road 59

Cemeteries

The township contains five cemeteries: Kealber, Neidlinger, Poplar, Wesley Chapel and Zenor.

References

• "Jackson Township, Clay County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-09-24.
• United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Jackson Township, Clay County, Indiana.

• Indiana Township Association
• United Township Association of Indiana