Jefferson Township, Owen County, Indiana
| Jefferson Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Location in Owen County |
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| Coordinates: 39°12′34″N 86°58′48″W / 39.20944°N 86.98000°WCoordinates: 39°12′34″N 86°58′48″W / 39.20944°N 86.98000°W | |
| Country |
 United States
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| State |
 Indiana
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| County | Owen |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 47.94 sq mi (124.2 km2) |
| • Land | 47.8 sq mi (124 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.3 km2) 0.27% |
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,129 |
| • Density | 23.6/sq mi (9.1/km2) |
| ZIP codes | 47427, 47431, 47471 |
| GNIS feature ID | 453494 |
Jefferson Township is one of thirteen townships in Owen County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,129 and it contained 525 housing units.
Jefferson Township was organized in 1828. It was named for Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States.
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 47.94 square miles (124.2 km2), of which 47.8 square miles (124 km2) (or 99.71%) is land and 0.13 square miles (0.34 km2) (or 0.27%) is water.
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
The township contains these six cemeteries: Bush, Fiscus, Little John, Neihart, Shouse and Winters.
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