Jefferson Township, Newton County, Indiana

Jefferson Township is one of ten townships in Newton County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,987 and it contained 947 housing units.

History
Jefferson Township was established in 1860.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 45.14 sqmi, all land.

Cities and towns

 * Kentland

Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
 * Effner at 40.77059°N, -87.52531°W
 * Newton at 40.76671°N, -87.38614°W

Education
Jefferson Township is served by the Kentland-Jefferson Township Public Library.