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Jackson Township is one of twelve townships in Porter County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 5,328.[3]

Jackson Township
Township
Rolling hills of Jackson Township
Coordinates: 41°33′32″N 86°58′46″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyPorter
Government
  TypeIndiana township
Area
  Total26.97 sq mi (69.86 km2)
  Land26.89 sq mi (69.64 km2)
  Water0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2)
Elevation830 ft (253 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total5,328
  Density198.2/sq mi (76.51/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)219
FIPS code18-37314[2]
GNIS feature ID453461

History


Jackson Township was organized in 1836, and most likely named after President Andrew Jackson, although, after that name became controversial in the 1840s, a latter (1883) account says it was named for Lemuel Jackson, a pioneer settler.[4]


Cities and towns


There are no incorporated communities in the township.[5]


Education


Jackson Township is served by the Duneland School Corporation. Their high school is Chesterton High School, located in Chesterton (Westchester Township) to the northwest.


References


  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Jackson township, Porter County, Indiana". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
  4. History of Porter County, Indiana : a narrative account of its historical progress, its people and its principal interests. Lewis Publishing Company. 1912. pp. 142–143.
  5. Porter County, Indiana Sesquicentennial, 150, 1836-1986






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