Jefferson Township is one of thirteen

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, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 5,839 and it contained 1,758 housing units.

History

The Cumberland Covered Bridge was listed on the

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in 1978.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.67%) is land and (or 0.33%) is water. Lakes in this township include Dollar Lake. The streams of Branch Creek, Cane Run, Crawford Creek, Lake Branch, Mat Run, Round Run and Upland Drain run through this township.

Cities and towns

* Gas City (east edge) *

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Adjacent townships

* Monroe Township (north) * Washington Township, Blackford County (northeast) * Licking Township, Blackford County (east) * Washington Township, Delaware County (south) * Fairmount Township (west) * Mill Township (northwest)

Cemeteries

The township contains two cemeteries, Shiloh and Jefferson.

Major highways

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Education

Jefferson Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Barton Rees Pogue Memorial Public Library in

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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