Jackson Township, Benton County, Iowa
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History
Jackson Township was founded in 1848.[2]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Jackson Township covers an area of 36.04 square miles (93.35 square kilometers); of this, 36 square miles (93.24 square kilometers, 99.88 percent) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.11 square kilometers, 0.12 percent) is water.
Cities, towns, villages
Extinct towns
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(These towns are listed as "historical" by the USGS.)
Adjacent townships
- Cedar Township (north)
- Taylor Township (east)
- Eden Township (southeast)
- Big Grove Township (south)
- Homer Township (southwest)
- Monroe Township (west)
- Bruce Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains these three cemeteries: Carlisle Grove, Garrison and Pratt Creek.
Major highways
School districts
- Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District
Political districts
- Iowa's 3rd congressional district
- State House District 39
- State Senate District 20
References
- United States Census Bureau 2007 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- United States Board on Geographic Names (GNIS)
- United States National Atlas
External links
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