Vernon Township is one of twelve townships in Jackson County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 3,402 and it contained 1,442 housing units.
Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.91%) is land and (or 0.09%) is water. The stream of Lewis Branch runs through this township.
Cities and towns Crothersville
Unincorporated towns Retreat Uniontown
Extinct towns Langoons Newry
Adjacent townships Marion Township, Jennings County (northeast) Spencer Township, Jennings County (northeast) Jennings Township, Scott County (southeast) Finley Township, Scott County (south) Gibson Township, Washington County (southwest) Grassy Fork Township (west) Washington Township (northwest)
Cemeteries The township contains five cemeteries: Bedel, Crothersville, Gorrell, Grassy, New Hope and Uniontown
Major highways Interstate 65 U.S. Route 31 State Road 250 State Road 256
References U.S. Board on Geographic Names (GNIS) United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
External links Indiana Township Association United Township Association of Indiana