Jackson Township is one of fourteen

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in Cass County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,876.

History

Jackson Township was organized on June 6, 1847 in a meeting at the home of William Frush. It was named for

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, seventh

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Geography

Jackson Township covers an area of ; (0.07 percent) of this is water.

Cities and towns

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Unincorporated towns

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Adjacent townships

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(north) * Pipe Creek Township, Miami County (northeast) * Deer Creek Township, Miami County (east) * Clay Township, Howard County (south) * Ervin Township, Howard County (southwest) * Deer Creek (west)

Major highways

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Cemeteries

The township contains four cemeteries: McWilliams, Meeks, Patterson and Sprinkle.

References

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United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files

External links

Indiana Township Association

United Township Association of Indiana
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