Jennings Township is one of thirteen

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in Owen County,

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, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 778 (down from 846 at 2010) and it contained 380 housing units.

History

Jennings Township was organized in 1842. It was named for T. C. Jennings, who played an active role in its establishment. The Cataract Falls Covered Bridge was listed on the

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in 2005.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 97.66%) is land and (or 2.34%) is water.

Unincorporated towns

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

Cemeteries

The township contains Maze Cemetery.

Lakes

* Paradise Lake

School districts

* Cloverdale Community Schools

Political districts

* State House District 46 * State Senate District 37

References

*
United States Census Bureau 2009 TIGER/Line Shapefiles

IndianaMap

External links

Indiana Township Association

United Township Association of Indiana

{{Owen County, Indiana Townships in Owen County, Indiana Townships in Indiana