Jackson Township is one of four

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. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,233 (down from 1,354 at 2010) and it contained 554 housing units. The township was named after

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Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.76%) is land and (or 0.24%) is water. Lake Placid is in this township. Lick Creek runs through the township. left, 400px, Map of Jackson Township

Cities and towns

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(southeast edge)

Unincorporated towns

* Converse (originally called Crumley's Crossing) * Millgrove * Trenton (Post Office called Priam)

Major highways

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Cemeteries

The township contains at least seven cemeteries: Buckles, Goghnauer, Mount Tabor, Reeves, South Trenton, Wayman and West Trenton.

Notes

References

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United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files

External links

Indiana Township Association

United Township Association of Indiana
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