Jackson Township is one of twelve townships in Rush County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 362 and it contained 142 housing units.

History

Jackson Township was organized in 1830.

The Smith Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 22.6 square miles (59 km2), all land.

Unincorporated towns

  • Henderson at 39.6694904°N 85.5202508°W / 39.6694904; -85.5202508
  • Occident at 39.6911570°N 85.4783054°W / 39.6911570; -85.4783054

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

References

External links

  • Indiana Township Association
  • United Township Association of Indiana



Union Township, Rush County, Indiana. David Rumsey Historical Map

Rushville Township, Rush County, Indiana. David Rumsey Historical Map

Rush County, Indiana, 1908 Map, Rushville

Jackson County, Indiana, 1908 Map, Brownstown, Seymour

Image Map of Indiana highlighting Rush County