Jackson Township, Clay County, Indiana
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Jackson Township | |
Location of Jackson Township in Clay County | |
Coordinates: | |
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Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Clay |
Area | |
- Total | 35.6 sq mi (92.21 km²) |
- Land | 35.01 sq mi (90.68 km²) |
- Water | 0.59 sq mi (1.53 km²) |
Elevation [1] | 623 ft (190 m) |
Population (2000) | |
- Total | 2,602 |
- Density | 74.32/sq mi (28.7/km²) |
FIPS code | 18-36864[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 453436 |
Jackson Township is one of eleven townships in Clay County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,602.
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[edit] Geography
Jackson Township covers an area of 35.6 square miles; 0.59 square miles (1.66 percent) of this is water.
[edit] Cities and towns
- Brazil (southeast quarter)
[edit] Unincorporated towns
- Asherville
- Hoosierville
- Lap Corner
- Prairie City
- Roadman Corner
- Stearleyville
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
[edit] 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)
[edit] Major highways
[edit] Cemeteries
The township contains five cemeteries: Kealber, Neidlinger, Poplar, Wesley Chapel and Zenor.
[edit] References
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
[edit] External links
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