Jackson Township, Miami County, Indiana

Jackson Township is one of fourteen townships in Miami County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town's population is 1,966 and it contained 843 housing units as of 2010.

History
The first settlement at Jackson Township was made in 1842. Jackson Township was organized in 1846. The township is named for Andrew Jackson, seventh President of the United States.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 23.37 sqmi, of which 23.3 sqmi (or 99.70%) is land and 0.08 sqmi (or 0.34%) is water.

Cities, towns, villages

 * Amboy
 * Converse (partial)

Cemeteries
The township contains four cemeteries: Bond, Friends, Park Lawn and Pipe Creek.

Major highways

 * [[Image:Indiana 18.svg|25px]] Indiana State Road 18
 * [[Image:Indiana 19.svg|25px]] Indiana State Road 19

Airports and landing strips

 * Converse Airport

Lakes

 * Fox Lake

Education

 * Oak Hill United School Corporation

Jackson Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Converse-Jackson Township Public Library in Converse.

Political districts

 * Indiana's 5th congressional district
 * State House District 32
 * State Senate District 18