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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

Jackson Township
Township
Location in Greene County
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

• Koleen
• Owensburg

(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

• SR 45
• SR 54
• SR 58

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

External links

• Indiana Township Association
• United Township Association of Indiana

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