Jackson Township, Hancock County, Indiana
| Jackson Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Location in Hancock County |
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| Coordinates: 39°49′44″N 85°38′59″W / 39.82889°N 85.64972°WCoordinates: 39°49′44″N 85°38′59″W / 39.82889°N 85.64972°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Hancock |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.59 sq mi (92.2 km2) |
| • Land | 35.54 sq mi (92.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.1 km2) 0.14% |
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,786 |
| • Density | 50.2/sq mi (19.4/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453447 |
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.
Jackson Township was organized in 1831. It was named for President Andrew Jackson.
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.59 square miles (92.2 km2), of which 35.54 square miles (92.0 km2) (or 99.86%) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) (or 0.14%) is water. Lakes in this township include Perry Lake. The streams of Anthony Creek, Morris Creek and Willow Branch run through this township.
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
The township contains two cemeteries: Simmons and Sixmile.
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