Jackson Township, Hancock County, Indiana
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Jackson Township is one of nine townships in Hancock County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,786 and it contained 696 housing units.[1]
History
Jackson Township was organized in 1831 during the May term. The board of commissioners of Hancock county was formed to include what is now Jackson and Brown townships.[2][3] It was named for President Andrew Jackson.[4]
Geography
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Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Brown Township (north)
- Wayne Township, Henry County (east)
- Ripley Township, Rush County (southeast)
- Blue River Township (south)
- Center Township (west)
- Green Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains two cemeteries: Simmons and Sixmile.
Major highways
References
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- United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
External links
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