Jackson Township is one of nine townships in Fayette County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,524 and it contained 615 housing units.
History
Jackson Township was established in 1820 from a land given by Columbia Township. It was named for General and afterward President Andrew Jackson.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township had a total area of 27.39 square miles (70.9 km2), all land.
Unincorporated towns
- Everton
Adjacent townships
- Jennings Township (northeast)
- Harmony Township, Union County (east)
- Blooming Grove Township, Franklin County (southeast)
- Laurel Township, Franklin County (southwest)
- Columbia Township (west)
- Connersville Township (northwest)
Major highways
- Indiana State Road 1
Cemeteries
The township contains the following cemeteries: Maize Elliott Farm Cemetery, Everton Cemetery, Green Family Cemetery, Ireland Church Cemetery, Sarah and John Lee Farm Cemetery, Mt. Zion Cemetery, Myers-Brumfiel Cemetery, Old Parrot or Marvin Rose Cemetery, Poplar Ridge Cemetery, Union or Old Smallwood Cemetery
References
- "Jackson Township, Fayette County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 24, 2009.
- United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
External links
- Indiana Township Association
- United Township Association of Indiana
