Jefferson Township, Greene County, Indiana
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Jefferson Township | |
|---|---|
 View of Worthington, in Jefferson Township | |
 Location in Greene County | |
| Coordinates: 39°08′01″N 86°58′56″W / 39.13361°N 86.98222°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Greene |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
• Total | 32.55 sq mi (84.3 km2) |
| • Land | 32.41 sq mi (83.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) 0.43% |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,959 |
| • Density | 60.44/sq mi (23.34/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453485 |
Jefferson Township is one of fifteen townships in Greene County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,959,[1] down from 2,094 at 2010.[2]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 2,318 | — | |
| 1900 | 2,562 | 10.5% | |
| 1910 | 2,677 | 4.5% | |
| 1920 | 2,588 | −3.3% | |
| 1930 | 2,383 | −7.9% | |
| 1940 | 2,315 | −2.9% | |
| 1950 | 2,159 | −6.7% | |
| 1960 | 2,146 | −0.6% | |
| 1970 | 2,116 | −1.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,041 | −3.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,964 | −3.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,036 | 3.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,094 | 2.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,959 | −6.4% | |
| Source: US Decennial Census[3] | |||
Cities and towns
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 32.55 square miles (84.3 km2), of which 32.41 square miles (83.9 km2) (or 99.57%) is land and 0.14 square miles (0.36 km2) (or 0.43%) is water.[2] The streams of Bunnell Branch, Corbin Creek, Eel River and Lemon Creek run through this township.
Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Jefferson Township, Owen County (north)
- Franklin Township, Owen County (northeast)
- Highland Township (east)
- Richland Township (southeast)
- Fairplay Township (south)
- Smith Township (west)
Cemeteries
The township contains eight cemeteries: Barton, Bullerman, Dixon, Griffith, Hayes, Oak Grove, Stanley and Steward.
