Jennings Township, Owen County, Indiana

Jennings Township is one of thirteen townships in Owen County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 778 (down from 846 at 2010 ) and it contained 380 housing units.

History
Jennings Township was organized in 1842. It was named for T. C. Jennings, who played an active role in its establishment.

The Cataract Falls Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 20.06 sqmi, of which 19.59 sqmi (or 97.66%) is land and 0.47 sqmi (or 2.34%) is water.

Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
 * Cataract at 39.42755°N, -86.8164°W

Cemeteries
The township contains Maze Cemetery.

Lakes

 * Paradise Lake

School districts

 * Cloverdale Community Schools

Political districts

 * State House District 46
 * State Senate District 37