Jackson Township is a township in Henry County, Iowa, USA.[1]

Demographics

As of the 2019 American Community Survey, Jackson Township had a population of 549 and 244 housing units. Its residents were 98.7% white and 1.3% Asian.[2]

History

Jackson Township was first settled in 1836 by James Richie. One of the main early industries was fruit farming, and many early residents were Quakers.[3] Boylestown Bridge, one of the three remaining camelback truss bridges in Iowa, is partially located in Jackson Township.[4] The Joseph A. and Lydia A. Edwards House is located in Jackson Township.[5]

Geography

Jackson Township has an maximum elevation of 597 feet above sea level and a minimum elevation of 182 feet above sea level.[6] The Skunk River runs through Jackson Township.[4]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jackson Township, Henry County, Iowa
  2. ↑ "ACS DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES". data.census.gov. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
  3. ↑ "History of Henry County | The University of Iowa Libraries". digital.lib.uiowa.edu. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  4. 1 2 "Boyleston Bridge, Spanning Skunk River, Lowell, Henry County, IA". Library of Congress. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Edwards, Joseph A. and Lydia A. (Frazier), House". www.nps.gov. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  6. ↑ "GNIS Detail - Township of Jackson". geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved April 2, 2021.

40°51′N 91°33′W / 40.850°N 91.550°W / 40.850; -91.550


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