Jackson Township, Union County, North Carolina

Jackson Township, population 11,012, is one of nine townships in Union County, North Carolina. Jackson Township is 59.14 square miles (153.2 km2)[1] in size and is located in southwest Union County. This township includes the towns of Waxhaw and Mineral Springs and are located on the north side.

Jackson Township, Union County,
North Carolina
Township
Location of Jackson Township in Union County
Location of Union County in North Carolina
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyUnion
Area
 • Total59.14 sq mi (153.18 km2)
Highest elevation
[2] (west central part of township)
772 ft (235 m)
Lowest elevation
[2] (Floodplain of Waxhaw Creek on southwest side of township)
484 ft (148 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total11,012[3]
 • Density186.20/sq mi (71.89/km2)
Time zoneUTC-4 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (EDT)
Area code(s)704

Geography

The northern part of the township is drained by Twelvemile Creek and its tributaries, Lee Branch, Little Twelvemile Creek, and Blythe Creek. The southwest side is drained by Waxhaw Creek. The northwestern side is drained by Rone Branch.[4]

References
  1. "NC OneMap". www.nconemap.gov. State of North Carolina. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
  2. "The National Map - Service Endpoints". viewer.nationalmap.gov. US Geological Survey. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  3. "US Census Bureau Populations". data.census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
  4. "North Carolina Flood Hazard Area Effective". www.nconemap.gov. State of North Carolina. Retrieved 16 October 2020.


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