Jackson Township is one of thirteen townships in Parke County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 711 and it contained 427 housing units.
History Jackson Township was named for Andrew Jackson, 7th President of the United States.
The Big Rocky Fork Covered Bridge, Mansfield Covered Bridge, and Mansfield Roller Mill are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.47%) is land and (or 0.53%) is water.
Unincorporated towns Lena at Mansfield at (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Cemeteries The township contains these two cemeteries: Jacks and Moore.
Major highways Indiana State Road 59
Lakes Alma Lake Rocky Fork Lake
School districts Clay Community Schools
Political districts State House District 44 State Senate District 38
References
United States Census Bureau 2009 TIGER/Line Shapefiles IndianaMap
External links Indiana Township Association United Township Association of Indiana City-Data.com page for Jackson Township