Jackson Township is one of eleven townships in Clay County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 2,839 (up from 2,739 at 2010) and it contained 1,187 housing units.
History Jackson Township was established about 1832. It was named for Andrew Jackson, who was then serving as President of the United States.
Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 98.35%) is land and (or 1.65%) is water.
Cities and towns Brazil (southeast quarter)
Unincorporated towns Asherville Hoosierville Prairie City Stearleyville (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships Van Buren Township (north) Washington Township, Putnam County (northeast) Cass Township (east) Washington Township (southeast) Sugar Ridge Township (south) Perry Township (southwest) Posey Township (west) Brazil Township (northwest)
Major highways Interstate 70 Indiana State Road 42 Indiana State Road 59
Cemeteries The township contains five cemeteries: Kealber, Neidlinger, Poplar, Wesley Chapel and Zenor.
References
United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
External links
Indiana Township Association United Township Association of Indiana