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 23.37 sqmi, of which 23.3 sqmi (or 99.70%) is land and 0.08 sqmi (or 0.34%) is water.

Cities, towns, villages

Cemeteries

The township contains four cemeteries: Bond, Friends, Park Lawn and Pipe Creek.

Major highways

Airports and landing strips

Lakes

Education

Jackson Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Converse-Jackson Township Public Library in Converse.

Political districts