Jackson Township, Orange County, Indiana

Jackson Township is one of ten townships in Orange County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 740 and it contained 399 housing units.

History
Jackson Township was founded in 1831. It was named for President Andrew Jackson.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 42.57 sqmi, of which 35.75 sqmi (or 83.98%) is land and 6.82 sqmi (or 16.02%) is water.

Cemeteries
The township contains these three cemeteries: Patoka Memorial, Cane Creek, Patoka Memorial and Swift.

Major highways

 * [[Image:Indiana 145.svg|25px]] Indiana State Road 145

Lakes

 * Patoka Lake

School districts

 * Springs Valley Community School Corporation

Political districts

 * Indiana's 9th congressional district
 * State House District 62
 * State Senate District 48