Jackson Township, Boone County, Indiana

Jackson Township
Location of Jackson Township in Boone County
Location of Jackson Township in Boone County
Coordinates: 39°57′49″N 86°37′02″W / 39.96361°N 86.61722°W / 39.96361; -86.61722
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyBoone
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total47.7 sq mi (124 km2)
 • Land47.68 sq mi (123.5 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation935 ft (285 m)
Population
 • Total2,746
 • Density57.3/sq mi (22.1/km2)
FIPS code18-36792[3]
GNIS feature ID453432

Jackson Township is one of twelve townships in Boone County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,731 and it contained 1,089 housing units.[4]

Geography

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According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 47.7 square miles (124 km2), of which 47.68 square miles (123.5 km2) (or 99.96%) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.078 km2) (or 0.06%) is water.[4]

Cities and towns

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Unincorporated towns

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Adjacent townships

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Major highways

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Cemeteries

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The township contains five cemeteries: Brown, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Lowry, Porter and Union.

References

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  • "Jackson Township, Boone County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 24, 2009.
  • United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
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