Jefferson Township, Greene County, Indiana
Jefferson Township | |
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Township | |
Location in Greene County | |
Coordinates: 39°08′01″N 86°58′56″W / 39.13361°N 86.98222°WCoordinates: 39°08′01″N 86°58′56″W / 39.13361°N 86.98222°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Greene |
Government | |
• Type | Indiana township |
Area | |
• Total | 32.55 sq mi (84.3 km2) |
• Land | 32.41 sq mi (83.9 km2) |
• Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.4 km2) 0.43% |
Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 2,094 |
• Density | 64.6/sq mi (24.9/km2) |
GNIS feature ID | 0453485 |
Jefferson Township is one of fifteen townships in Greene County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,094.[1]
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
2000 | 2,036 | — | |
2010 | 2,094 | 2.8% | |
Source: US Census Bureau |
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 32.55 square miles (84.3 km2), of which 32.41 square miles (83.9 km2) (or 99.57%) is land and 0.14 square miles (0.36 km2) (or 0.43%) is water.[1] The streams of Bunnell Branch, Corbin Creek, Eel River and Lemon Creek run through this township.
Cities and towns
Unincorporated towns
- Johnstown
- Point Commerce
- Rincon
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Jefferson Township, Owen County (north)
- Franklin Township, Owen County (northeast)
- Highland Township (east)
- Richland Township (southeast)
- Fairplay Township (south)
- Smith Township (west)
Cemeteries
The township contains eight cemeteries: Barton, Bullerman, Dixon, Griffith, Hayes, Oak Grove, Stanley and Steward.
Major highways
References
- "Jefferson Township, Greene County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-09-24.
- United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
- 1 2 "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Retrieved 2013-05-10.
External links
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