Jackson Township is one of fifteen

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in Wayne County,

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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

* Cambridge City *

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* East Germantown (also known as Pershing) * Mount Auburn

Unincorporated towns

* Pennville at (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships

* Jefferson Township (north) * Center Township (east) * Harrison Township (east) * Washington Township (southeast) * Posey Township, Fayette County (southwest) * Dudley Township, Henry County (west) * Liberty Township, Henry County (northwest)

Cemeteries

The township contains four cemeteries: Capitol Hill, East, Riverside and South Lawn.

Major highways

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* State Road 1

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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