Jackson Township, Hamilton County, Indiana

Jackson Township
Location in Hamilton County
Coordinates: 40°09′21″N 86°03′37″W / 40.15583°N 86.06028°W / 40.15583; -86.06028
Country United States
State Indiana
CountyHamilton
Organized1833
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
 • TrusteeRobyn Cook
 • Deputy TrusteeNicole Duncan
Area
 • Total
56.19 sq mi (145.5 km2)
 • Land54.82 sq mi (142.0 km2)
 • Water1.36 sq mi (3.5 km2)  2.42%
Elevation
869 ft (265 m)
Population
 • Total
10,863
 • Density198.2/sq mi (76.51/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
46030 (Arcadia)
46031 (Atlanta)
46034 (Cicero)
46062 (Noblesville)
Area code(s)317, 463, 765
FIPS code18-37044
GNIS feature ID453446
Websitejacksontownshiptrustee.com

Jackson Township is one of nine townships in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 10,863.

History

Jackson Township was organized in 1833.[3]

Roberts Chapel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.[4]

Geography

The township has a total area of 56.194 square miles (145.54 km2), of which 54.828 square miles (142.00 km2) is land and 1.366 square miles (3.54 km2) is water. The streams of Bear Slide Creek, Bennett Ditch, Cicero Creek, Hinkle Creek, Little Cicero Creek, Possum Run, Sugar Run, Taylor Creek, and Weasel Creek run through this township.

Cities and towns

Unincorporated communities

(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains thirteen cemeteries: Brethren, Cicero, Dunn, Emmanuel Lutheran, Hinkle, Hurley, Morley, Mount Pleasant, Robert's Chapel, Scherer, Taylor and West Grove.

Major highways

Airports and landing strips

  • Heinzman Airport

Education

Jackson Township residents may request a free library card from the Hamilton North Public Library in Cicero.[5]

The township is served by Hamilton Heights School Corporation, which is located in Arcadia.

References

  • "Jackson Township, Hamilton 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