Driftwood Township, Jackson County, Indiana

Driftwood Township is one of twelve townships in Jackson County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 964 and it contained 390 housing units.

History
Cavanaugh Bridge, Joseph Jackson Hotel, Medora Covered Bridge, and Picnic Area-Jackson State Forest are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 28.3 sqmi, of which 27.66 sqmi (or 97.74%) is land and 0.64 sqmi (or 2.26%) is water. The stream of Mill Creek runs through this township.

Unincorporated towns

 * Vallonia

Extinct towns

 * Petersburg

Adjacent townships

 * Brownstown Township (northeast)
 * Grassy Fork Township (east)
 * Monroe Township, Washington County (south)
 * Jefferson Township, Washington County (southwest)
 * Carr Township (west)

Cemeteries
The township contains four cemeteries: Empson, Harrell, Peters, and Smith.

Major highways

 * [[Image:Indiana 135.svg|25px]] Indiana State Road 135
 * [[Image:Indiana 235.svg|25px]] Indiana State Road 235

Education
Driftwood Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Brownstown Public Library in Brownstown.