Jackson Township, Fayette County, Indiana

Jackson Township
Church in Everton
Location of Jackson Township in Fayette County
Coordinates: 39°33′29″N 85°06′27″W / 39.55806°N 85.10750°W / 39.55806; -85.10750
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyFayette
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total
27.39 sq mi (70.9 km2)
 • Land27.39 sq mi (70.9 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation994 ft (303 m)
Population
 • Total
1,464
 • Density55.6/sq mi (21.5/km2)
FIPS code18-36990[3]
GNIS feature ID453443

Jackson Township is one of nine townships in Fayette County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,524 and it contained 615 housing units.[4]

History

Jackson Township was established in 1820 from a land given by Columbia Township.[5] It was named for General and afterward President Andrew Jackson.[6]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township had a total area of 27.39 square miles (70.9 km2), all land.[4]

Unincorporated towns

Adjacent townships

Major highways

Cemeteries

The township contains the following cemeteries: Maize Elliott Farm Cemetery, Everton Cemetery, Green Family Cemetery, Ireland Church Cemetery, Sarah and John Lee Farm Cemetery, Mt. Zion Cemetery, Myers-Brumfiel Cemetery, Old Parrot or Marvin Rose Cemetery, Poplar Ridge Cemetery, Union or Old Smallwood Cemetery

References

  • "Jackson Township, Fayette County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 24, 2009.
  • United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files