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Jackson Township, Greene County, Indiana

Coordinates: 38°57′02″N 86°45′21″W / 38.95056°N 86.75583°W / 38.95056; -86.75583
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Jackson Township
Location in Greene County
Location in Greene County
Coordinates: 38°57′02″N 86°45′21″W / 38.95056°N 86.75583°W / 38.95056; -86.75583
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyGreene
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total49.04 sq mi (127.0 km2)
 • Land48.99 sq mi (126.9 km2)
 • Water0.05 sq mi (0.1 km2)  0.10%
Elevation
692 ft (211 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,809
 • Density37/sq mi (14/km2)
GNIS feature ID0453445

Jackson Township is one of fifteen townships in Greene County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,809,[1] down from 1,947 at 2010.[2]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
18902,185
19001,908−12.7%
19101,440−24.5%
19201,286−10.7%
19301,091−15.2%
19401,22512.3%
19501,069−12.7%
19601,059−0.9%
19701,18211.6%
19801,32812.4%
19901,49912.9%
20002,07638.5%
20101,947−6.2%
20201,809−7.1%
Source: US Decennial Census[3]

Geography

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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.[2] The streams of Cole Branch, Dry Branch, Little Indian Creek, Miller Creek, Mitchell Branch and Town Branch run through this township.

Unincorporated towns

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

Adjacent townships

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Cemeteries

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The township contains eleven cemeteries: Cooper, Dishman, Duke, Freeman, Holder, Howell, Miller, Robison, Rush, Wagoner and Walker.

Major highways

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References

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  • "Jackson Township, Greene 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
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