Jefferson Township
Location in Huntington County
Location in Huntington County
Coordinates: 40°42′14″N 85°30′42″W / 40.70389°N 85.51167°W / 40.70389; -85.51167
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyHuntington
Government
  TypeIndiana township
Area
  Total36.2 sq mi (94 km2)
  Land35.94 sq mi (93.1 km2)
  Water0.26 sq mi (0.7 km2)  0.72%
Elevation
846 ft (258 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total757
  Density21.1/sq mi (8.1/km2)
GNIS feature ID0453487

Jefferson Township is one of twelve townships in Huntington County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 757 and it contained 330 housing units.[1]

History

Jefferson Township was organized in 1843.[2] It was named for President Thomas Jefferson.[3]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 36.2 square miles (94 km2), of which 35.94 square miles (93.1 km2) (or 99.28%) is land and 0.26 square miles (0.67 km2) (or 0.72%) is water.[1]

Cities and towns

Unincorporated towns

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains two cemeteries: Purviance and Taylor.

Major highways

References

  • "Jefferson Township, Huntington County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 24, 2009.
  • United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
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