Jackson Township | |
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_Porter_County_Indiana.jpg) Rolling hills of Jackson Township | |
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| Coordinates: 41°33′32″N 86°58′46″W / 41.55889°N 86.97944°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Porter |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.97 sq mi (69.86 km2) |
| • Land | 26.89 sq mi (69.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 5,573 |
| • Density | 198.2/sq mi (76.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 ( Central (CST)) |
| • Summer ( DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 219 |
| FIPS code | 18-37314 [3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 453461 |
Jackson Township is one of twelve townships in Porter County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 5,328. [4]
History
Jackson Township was organized in 1836, and most likely named after President Andrew Jackson, although, after that name became controversial in the 1840s, a latter (1883) account says it was named for Lemuel Jackson, a pioneer settler. [5]
Cities and towns
There are no incorporated communities in the township. [6]
Education
Jackson Township is served by the Duneland School Corporation. Their high school is Chesterton High School, located in Chesterton (Westchester Township) to the northwest.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Census Bureau profile: Jackson Township, Porter County, Indiana". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Jackson township, Porter County, Indiana". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
- ^ History of Porter County, Indiana : a narrative account of its historical progress, its people and its principal interests. Lewis Publishing Company. 1912. pp. 142–143.
- ^ Porter County, Indiana Sesquicentennial, 150, 1836-1986
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Municipalities and communities of
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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