Jackson Township, Clay County, Indiana

Jackson Township is one of eleven townships in Clay County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 2,839 (up from 2,739 at 2010 ) and it contained 1,187 housing units.

History
Jackson Township was established about 1832. It was named for Andrew Jackson, who was then serving as President of the United States.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.68 sqmi, of which 35.09 sqmi (or 98.35%) is land and 0.59 sqmi (or 1.65%) is water.

Cities and towns

 * Brazil (southeast quarter)

Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
 * Asherville
 * Hoosierville
 * Prairie City
 * Stearleyville

Adjacent townships

 * Van Buren Township (north)
 * Washington Township, Putnam County (northeast)
 * Cass Township (east)
 * Washington Township (southeast)
 * Sugar Ridge Township (south)
 * Perry Township (southwest)
 * Posey Township (west)
 * Brazil Township (northwest)

Major highways

 * [[Image:I-70.svg|25px]] Interstate 70
 * [[Image:Indiana 42.svg|25px]] Indiana State Road 42
 * [[Image:Indiana 59.svg|25px]] Indiana State Road 59

Cemeteries
The township contains five cemeteries: Kealber, Neidlinger, Poplar, Wesley Chapel and Zenor.