Jackson Township is one of twelve
townships
A township is a kind of human settlement or administrative subdivision, with its meaning varying in different countries.
Although the term is occasionally associated with an urban area, that tends to be an exception to the rule. In Australia, Ca ...
in
Dubois County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,125 and it contained 844 housing units.
History
Jackson Township was originally built up chiefly by Germans.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.28%) is land and (or 0.75%) is water.
Unincorporated towns
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Bretzville
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Kyana
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Saint Anthony
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Saint Marks
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
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Marion Township (north)
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Hall Township (northeast)
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Jefferson Township (east)
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Ferdinand Township (south)
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Patoka Township (west)
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Bainbridge Township (northwest)
Major highways
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Indiana State Road 64
State Road 64 in the U.S. State of Indiana is an east–west highway that crosses most of the southern portion of the state, covering a distance of about .
The route parallels Interstate 64, which often causes confusion, as the widest dista ...
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Indiana State Road 162
State Road 162 in the U.S. state of Indiana is a route in Dubois and Spencer counties. Though an even-numbered route, in practice it is a north–south route for most of its length.
Route description
State Road 162 begins at SR 62 in Ge ...
Cemeteries
The township contains three cemeteries: Bretzville, Dungan and Main.
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 Dubois County, Indiana
Jasper, Indiana micropolitan area
Townships in Indiana