Jackson Township, Porter County, Indiana

Township in Indiana, United States
41°33′32″N 86°58′46″W / 41.55889°N 86.97944°W / 41.55889; -86.97944CountryUnited StatesStateIndianaCountyPorterGovernment
 • TypeIndiana townshipArea
 • Total26.97 sq mi (69.86 km2) • Land26.89 sq mi (69.64 km2) • Water0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2)Elevation830 ft (253 m)Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total5,573 • Density198.2/sq mi (76.51/km2)Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)Area code219FIPS code18-37314[3]GNIS feature ID453461

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

  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ "Census Bureau profile: Jackson Township, Porter County, Indiana". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Porter County, Indiana Sesquicentennial, 150, 1836-1986

External links

  • Indiana Township Association
  • United Township Association of Indiana
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