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.

History

Jefferson Township was organized in 1843. It was named for President Thomas Jefferson.

Jefferson Township, Huntington County, Indiana

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.28%) is land and (or 0.72%) is water.

Jefferson Township, Huntington County, Indiana

Cities and towns

Mount Etna (southeast quarter)

Jefferson Township, Huntington County, Indiana

Unincorporated towns

Milo

Pleasant Plain

Adjacent townships

Lancaster Township (north) Rock Creek Township (northeast) Salamonie Township (east) Jackson Township, Wells County (southeast) Van Buren Township, Grant County (south) Washington Township, Grant County (southwest) Wayne Township (west) Polk Township (northwest)

Cemeteries

The township contains two cemeteries: Purviance and Taylor.

Major highways

Interstate 69

State Road 5

State Road 124

State Road 218

References

United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files

External links

Indiana Township Association

United Township Association of Indiana

Townships in Huntington County, Indiana

Townships in Indiana