Vernon Township is one of twelve
townships
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in
Jackson County,
Indiana
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, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,419 and it contained 1,494 housing units.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.91%) is land and (or 0.09%) is water.
The stream of Lewis Branch runs through this township.
Cities and towns
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Crothersville
Unincorporated towns
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Retreat
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Uniontown
Extinct towns
* Langoons
* Newry
Adjacent townships
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Marion Township, Jennings County (northeast)
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Spencer Township, Jennings County (northeast)
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Jennings Township, Scott County (southeast)
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Finley Township, Scott County (south)
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Gibson Township, Washington County (southwest)
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Grassy Fork Township (west)
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Washington Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains five cemeteries: Bedel, Crothersville, Gorrell, Grassy, New Hope and Uniontown
Major highways
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Interstate 65
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U.S. Route 31
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State Road 250
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State Road 256
References
U.S. Board on Geographic Names (GNIS)United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
External links
Indiana Township AssociationUnited Township Association of Indiana
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Townships in Jackson County, Indiana
Townships in Indiana