Jackson Township is one of fifteen
townships
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in
Wayne County,
Indiana
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, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 4,660 and it contained 2,136 housing units.
History
Jackson Township was organized in 1817.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 98.76%) is land and (or 1.24%) is water.
Lakes in this township include Hi-Way Springs. The streams of Auburn Brook, Coon Creek, Crietz Creek, Horn Creek, Lick Branch, Pinhook Drain, Pronghorn Run, Springs Run and Symonds Creek run through this township.
Cities and towns
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Cambridge City
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Dublin
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East Germantown (also known as Pershing)
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Mount Auburn
Unincorporated towns
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Hiser at
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Pennville at
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
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Jefferson Township (north)
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Center Township (east)
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Harrison Township (east)
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Washington Township (southeast)
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Posey Township, Fayette County (southwest)
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Dudley Township, Henry County (west)
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Liberty Township, Henry County (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains four cemeteries: Capitol Hill, East, Riverside and South Lawn.
Major highways
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Interstate 70
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U.S. Route 40
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State Road 1
References
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United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
External links
Indiana Township AssociationUnited Township Association of Indiana
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Townships in Wayne County, Indiana
Townships in Indiana