Jefferson Township, Newton County, Indiana

Jefferson Township is one of ten townships in Newton County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,140 and it contained 964 housing units.[3]

Jefferson Township
Township
Coordinates: 40°46′47″N 87°26′56″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyNewton
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total45.14 sq mi (116.9 km2)
 • Land45.14 sq mi (116.9 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation669 ft (204 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total2,140
 • Density47.4/sq mi (18.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)219
FIPS code18-38106[2]
GNIS feature ID453492

History

Jefferson Township was established in 1860.[4]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 45.14 square miles (116.9 km2), all land.[3]

Cities and towns

Unincorporated towns

(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Education

Jefferson Township is served by the Kentland-Jefferson Township Public Library.[5]

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Archived from the original on 2020-02-12. Retrieved 2013-05-10.
  4. A standard history of Jasper and Newton counties, Indiana. Lewis Publishing Company. 1916. p. 197.
  5. "Indiana public library directory" (PDF). Indiana State Library. Retrieved 10 March 2018.


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