Jackson Township, Miami County, Indiana
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| Jackson Township | |
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| Township | |
| Fields south of Amboy
Fields south of Amboy
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| Location in Miami County Location in Miami County |
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| County | Miami |
| Organized | 1846 |
| Named for | Andrew Jackson |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.37 sq mi (60.5 km2) |
| • Land | 23.3 sq mi (60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.2 km2) 0.34% |
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,956 |
| • Density | 84/sq mi (32/km2) |
| ZIP codes | 46911, 46919 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453455 |
Jackson Township is one of fourteen townships in Miami County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,956 and it contained 843 housing units.[1]
Contents
History
The first settlement at Jackson Township was made in 1842.[2] Jackson Township was organized in 1846.[3] The township is named for Andrew Jackson, seventh President of the United States.[4]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 23.37 square miles (60.5 km2), of which 23.3 square miles (60 km2) (or 99.70%) is land and 0.08 square miles (0.21 km2) (or 0.34%) is water.[1]
Cities, towns, villages
Cemeteries
The township contains these four cemeteries: Bond, Friends, Park Lawn and Pipe Creek.
Major highways
Airports and landing strips
- Converse Airport
Lakes
- Fox Lake
School districts
- Oak Hill United School Corporation
Political districts
- Indiana's 5th congressional district
- State House District 32
- State Senate District 18
References
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- United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- IndianaMap
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External links
- Indiana Township Association
- United Township Association of Indiana
- City-Data.com page for Jackson Township
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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