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Jefferson Township, Huntington County, Indiana

Coordinates: 40°42′14″N 85°30′42″W / 40.70389°N 85.51167°W / 40.70389; -85.51167
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Jefferson Township
Location in Huntington County
Location in Huntington County
Coordinates: 40°42′14″N 85°30′42″W / 40.70389°N 85.51167°W / 40.70389; -85.51167
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyHuntington
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total36.2 sq mi (94 km2)
 • Land35.94 sq mi (93.1 km2)
 • Water0.26 sq mi (0.7 km2)  0.72%
Elevation
846 ft (258 m)
Population
 • Total744
 • Density21/sq mi (7.9/km2)
GNIS feature ID0453487

Jefferson Township is one of twelve townships in Huntington County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 744 (down from 757 at 2010[2]) and it contained 315 housing units.

History

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Jefferson Township was organized in 1843.[3] It was named for President Thomas Jefferson.[4]

Geography

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According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 36.2 square miles (94 km2), of which 35.94 square miles (93.1 km2) (or 99.28%) is land and 0.26 square miles (0.67 km2) (or 0.72%) is water.[2]

Cities and towns

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Unincorporated towns

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Adjacent townships

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Cemeteries

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The township contains two cemeteries: Purviance and Taylor.

Major highways

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References

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  • "Jefferson Township, Huntington 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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