Jackson Township is one of fifteen townships in Wayne County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 4,660 and it contained 2,136 housing units.

History

Jackson Township was organized in 1817.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 28.33 sqmi, of which 27.98 sqmi (or 98.76%) is land and 0.35 sqmi (or 1.24%) is water. Lakes in this township include Hi-Way Springs. The streams of Auburn Brook, Coon Creek, Crietz Creek, Horn Creek, Lick Branch, Pinhook Drain, Pronghorn Run, Springs Run and Symonds Creek run through this township.

Cities and towns

Unincorporated towns

(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains four cemeteries: Capitol Hill, East, Riverside and South Lawn.

Major highways