Jefferson Township is one of ten townships in Newton County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,140 and it contained 964 housing units.[3]
Jefferson Township | |
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Township | |
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Coordinates: 40°46′47″N 87°26′56″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Newton |
Government | |
• Type | Indiana township |
Area | |
• Total | 45.14 sq mi (116.9 km2) |
• Land | 45.14 sq mi (116.9 km2) |
• Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 2,140 |
• Density | 47.4/sq mi (18.3/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 219 |
FIPS code | 18-38106[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 453492 |
Jefferson Township was established in 1860.[4]
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 45.14 square miles (116.9 km2), all land.[3]
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Jefferson Township is served by the Kentland-Jefferson Township Public Library.[5]
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County seat: Kentland | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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