Jefferson Township is one of thirteen townships in Owen County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 998 (down from 1,129 at 2010 ) and it contained 478 housing units.

History

Jefferson Township was organized in 1828. It was named for Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 47.94 sqmi, of which 47.8 sqmi (or 99.71%) is land and 0.13 sqmi (or 0.27%) is water.

Unincorporated towns

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

Cemeteries

The township contains these six cemeteries: Bush, Fiscus, Little John, Neihart, Shouse and Winters.

Major highways

Airports and landing strips

School districts

Political districts