Jennings Township, Owen County, Indiana
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Jennings Township | |
|---|---|
 General store in Cataract, within the township | |
 Location in Owen County | |
| Coordinates: 39°26′02″N 86°48′54″W / 39.43389°N 86.81500°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| County | Owen |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
• Total | 20.06 sq mi (52.0 km2) |
| • Land | 19.59 sq mi (50.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.47 sq mi (1.2 km2) 2.34% |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 778 |
| • Density | 39.7/sq mi (15.3/km2) |
| ZIP codes | 46120, 47460, 47868 |
| GNIS feature ID | 453508 |
Jennings Township is one of thirteen townships in Owen County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 778 (down from 846 at 2010[1]) and it contained 380 housing units.[2]
Jennings Township was organized in 1842. It was named for T. C. Jennings, who played an active role in its establishment.[3]
The Cataract Falls Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.[4]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 20.06 square miles (52.0 km2), of which 19.59 square miles (50.7 km2) (or 97.66%) is land and 0.47 square miles (1.2 km2) (or 2.34%) is water.[1]
Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Cemeteries
The township contains Maze Cemetery.
Lakes
- Paradise Lake
School districts
- Cloverdale Community Schools
