Jackson Township, Orange County, Indiana

Jackson Township is one of ten townships in Orange County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 740 and it contained 399 housing units.[1]

Jackson Township
The Hoosier National Forest in eastern Jackson.
The Hoosier National Forest in eastern Jackson.
Location in Orange County
Location in Orange County
Coordinates: 38°26′58″N 86°37′10″W / 38.44944°N 86.61944°W / 38.44944; -86.61944
Country United States
State Indiana
CountyOrange
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total42.57 sq mi (110.3 km2)
 • Land35.75 sq mi (92.6 km2)
 • Water6.82 sq mi (17.7 km2)  16.02%
Elevation
574 ft (175 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total740
 • Density17/sq mi (6.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
47118, 47175, 47432, 47454
Area code(s)812, 930
GNIS feature ID453458
Historical population
CensusPop.Note
18901,372
19001,4153.1%
19101,331−5.9%
19201,269−4.7%
1930924−27.2%
1940894−3.2%
1950746−16.6%
1960615−17.6%
1970474−22.9%
1980346−27.0%
199041620.2%
200054330.5%
201068626.3%
20207407.9%
Source: US Decennial Census[2]

History

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Jackson Township was founded in 1831. It was named for President Andrew Jackson.[3]

Geography

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According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 42.57 square miles (110.3 km2), of which 35.75 square miles (92.6 km2) (or 83.98%) is land and 6.82 square miles (17.7 km2) (or 16.02%) is water.[4]

Cemeteries

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The township contains these three cemeteries: Patoka Memorial, Cane Creek, Patoka Memorial and Swift.

Major highways

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Lakes

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  • Patoka Lake

School districts

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  • Springs Valley Community School Corporation

Political districts

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References

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  • "Jackson Township, Orange County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 17, 2009.
  • United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
  • IndianaMap
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