Jefferson Township is one of fifteen

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in Greene County,

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Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.57%) is land and (or 0.43%) is water. The streams of Bunnell Branch, Corbin Creek, Eel River and Lemon Creek run through this township.

Cities and towns

* Worthington

Unincorporated towns

* Johnstown * Point Commerce * Rincon (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships

* Jefferson Township, Owen County (north) * Franklin Township, Owen County (northeast) * Highland Township (east) * Richland Township (southeast) * Fairplay Township (south) * Smith Township (west)

Cemeteries

The township contains eight cemeteries: Barton, Bullerman, Dixon, Griffith, Hayes, Oak Grove, Stanley and Steward.

Major highways

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Education

Jefferson Township residents may obtain a library card from the Worthington-Jefferson Township Public Library in Worthington.

References

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United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files

External links

Indiana Township Association

United Township Association of Indiana
Townships in Greene County, Indiana Bloomington metropolitan area, Indiana Townships in Indiana {{GreeneCountyIN-geo-stub