Jefferson Township is one of ten
townships
A township is a form of human settlement or administrative subdivision. Its exact definition varies among countries.
Although the term is occasionally associated with an urban area, this tends to be an exception to the rule. In Australia, Canad ...
in
Newton County, Indiana
Newton County is a county located near the northwestern corner of the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2020, the population was 13,830. This county is part of Northwest Indiana as well as the Chicago metropolitan area. The county seat is Kentl ...
. As of the
2020 census, its population was 1,987 and it contained 947 housing units.
History
Jefferson Township was established in 1860.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , all land.
Cities and towns
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Kentland
Unincorporated towns
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Effner at
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Education
Jefferson Township is served by the Kentland-Jefferson Township Public Library.
References
External links
Indiana Township AssociationUnited Township Association of Indiana
Townships in Newton County, Indiana
Townships in Indiana
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