Jefferson Township is one of nine
townships
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Although the term is occasionally associated with an urban area, that tends to be an exception to the rule. In Australia, Ca ...
in
Pike County,
Indiana
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, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,814 and it contained 825 housing units.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 98.83%) is land and (or 1.19%) is water.
The
White River defines the township's north border, as well as the north border of Pike County.
Unincorporated towns
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Highbank Town at
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Iva at
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Otwell at
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Cemeteries
The township contains these eight cemeteries: Arnold, Bluff, Case, Chapel, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Logan, McClure and Willis.
Major highways
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School districts
* Pike County School Corporation
* Otwell Miller Academy, Public Charter School. Grades K-5
Political districts
* State House District 63
* State Senate District 48
References
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United States Census Bureau 2009 TIGER/Line ShapefilesIndianaMap
External links
Indiana Township AssociationUnited Township Association of Indiana
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Townships in Pike County, Indiana
Jasper, Indiana micropolitan area
Townships in Indiana