Jackson Township, Parke County, Indiana
Township in Indiana, United States
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Jackson Township is one of thirteen townships in Parke County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 711 and it contained 427 housing units.[2]
Jackson Township | |
|---|---|
The historic roller mill in Mansfield | |
 Location in Parke County | |
| Coordinates: 39°38′57″N 87°03′39″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| County | Parke |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
• Total | 35.76 sq mi (92.6 km2) |
| • Land | 35.57 sq mi (92.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2) 0.53% |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 711 |
| • Density | 20.0/sq mi (7.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 46135, 47834, 47837, 47872 |
| Area code | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 453460 |
History
Jackson Township was named for Andrew Jackson, 7th President of the United States.[4]
The Big Rocky Fork Covered Bridge, Mansfield Covered Bridge, and Mansfield Roller Mill are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[5]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.76 square miles (92.6 km2), of which 35.57 square miles (92.1 km2) (or 99.47%) is land and 0.19 square miles (0.49 km2) (or 0.53%) is water.[6]
Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Cemeteries
The township contains these two cemeteries: Jacks and Moore.
Major highways
Lakes
- Alma Lake
- Rocky Fork Lake
School districts
- Clay Community Schools
Political districts
- State House District 44
- State Senate District 38