Jackson Township is one of fifteen
townships
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in
Greene County,
Indiana
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,
USA
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. As of the
2010 census, its population was 1,947.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.90%) is land and (or 0.10%) is water.
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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Koleen
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Owensburg
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
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Center Township (north)
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Indian Creek Township, Monroe County (northeast)
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Perry Township, Lawrence County (east)
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Indian Creek Township, Lawrence County (southeast)
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Mitcheltree Township, Martin County (south)
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Perry Township, Martin County (southwest)
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Taylor Township (west)
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Richland Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
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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United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
External links
Indiana Township AssociationUnited Township Association of Indiana
Townships in Greene County, Indiana
Bloomington metropolitan area, Indiana
Townships in Indiana
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