Jackson Township is one of fourteen townships in Miami County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town's population is 1,966 and it contained 843 housing units as of 2010.
History The first settlement at Jackson Township was made in 1842. Jackson Township was organized in 1846. The township is named for Andrew Jackson, seventh President of the United States.
Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.70%) is land and (or 0.34%) is water.
Cities, towns, villages Amboy Converse (partial)
Cemeteries The township contains four cemeteries: Bond, Friends, Park Lawn and Pipe Creek.
Major highways Indiana State Road 18 Indiana State Road 19
Airports and landing strips Converse Airport
Lakes Fox Lake
Education Oak Hill United School Corporation
Jackson Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Converse-Jackson Township Public Library in Converse.
Political districts Indiana's 5th congressional district State House District 32 State Senate District 18
References
United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles IndianaMap
External links Indiana Township Association United Township Association of Indiana City-Data.com page for Jackson Township