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Jackson Township is one of nine townships in Hancock County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,786 and it contained 696 housing units.[1]

Jackson Township
Township
Location in Hancock County
Coordinates: 39°49′44″N 85°38′59″W
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Hancock
Government
• Type	Indiana township
Area
• Total	35.59 sq mi (92.2 km2)
• Land	35.54 sq mi (92.0 km2)
• Water	0.05 sq mi (0.1 km2)  0.14%
Elevation	958 ft (292 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	1,786
• Density	50.2/sq mi (19.4/km2)
GNIS feature ID	0453447

History

Jackson Township was organized in 1831 during the May term. The board of commissioners of Hancock county was formed to include what is now Jackson and Brown townships.[2][3] It was named for President Andrew Jackson.[4]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.59 square miles (92.2 km²), of which 35.54 square miles (92.0 km²) (or 99.86%) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km²) (or 0.14%) is water.[1] Lakes in this township include Perry Lake. The streams of Anthony Creek, Morris Creek and Willow Branch run through this township.

Unincorporated towns

• Charlottesville
• Cleveland
• Pleasant Hill

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

Adjacent townships

• Brown Township (north)
• Wayne Township, Henry County (east)
• Ripley Township, Rush County (southeast)
• Blue River Township (south)
• Center Township (west)
• Green Township (northwest)

Cemeteries

The township contains two cemeteries: Simmons and Sixmile.

Major highways

• Interstate 70
• U.S. Route 40

References

• "Jackson Township, Hancock 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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