Jefferson Township, Greene County, Indiana
| Jefferson Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Location in Greene County | |
| Coordinates: 39°08′01″N 86°58′56″W / 39.13361°N 86.98222°WCoordinates: 39°08′01″N 86°58′56″W / 39.13361°N 86.98222°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Greene |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.55 sq mi (84.3 km2) |
| • Land | 32.41 sq mi (83.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.4 km2) 0.43% |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 2,094 |
| • Density | 64.6/sq mi (24.9/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453485 |
Jefferson Township is one of fifteen townships in Greene County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,094.[1]
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,036 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,094 | 2.8% | |
| Source: US Census Bureau | |||
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 32.55 square miles (84.3 km2), of which 32.41 square miles (83.9 km2) (or 99.57%) is land and 0.14 square miles (0.36 km2) (or 0.43%) is water.[1] The streams of Bunnell Branch, Corbin Creek, Eel River and Lemon Creek run through this township.
Cities and towns
Unincorporated towns
- Johnstown
- Point Commerce
- Rincon
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Jefferson Township, Owen County (north)
- Franklin Township, Owen County (northeast)
- Highland Township (east)
- Richland Township (southeast)
- Fairplay Township (south)
- Smith Township (west)
Cemeteries
The township contains eight cemeteries: Barton, Bullerman, Dixon, Griffith, Hayes, Oak Grove, Stanley and Steward.
Major highways
References
- "Jefferson Township, Greene County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-09-24.
- United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
- 1 2 "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Retrieved 2013-05-10.
External links
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