Jackson Township is one of twelve townships in Jay County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 965 and it contained 318 housing units.

History

Jackson Township was organized in 1838.

Jackson Township, Jay County, Indiana

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.92%) is land and (or 0.05%) is water. The streams of Bear Creek, Dunkirk Drain, Haskin Run, Wall Run and Wolf Creek run through this township.

Jackson Township, Jay County, Indiana

Unincorporated towns

Kitt

Poling

West Liberty

Adjacent townships

Hartford Township, Adams County (north) Wabash Township, Adams County (northeast) Bearcreek Township (east) Wayne Township (southeast) Greene Township (south) Penn Township (west) Nottingham Township, Wells County (northwest)

Jackson Township, Jay County, Indiana

Cemeteries

The township contains one cemetery, Gravel Hill.

Major highways

References

United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files

External links

Indiana Township Association

United Township Association of Indiana

Townships in Jay County, Indiana

Townships in Indiana