Jefferson Township, Grant County, Indiana
Encyclopedia
Jefferson Township is one of thirteen townships
in Grant County
, Indiana
, USA
. As of the 2010 census
, its population was 5,839.
Civil township
A civil township is a widely used unit of local government in the United States, subordinate to, and geographic divisions of, a county. Specific responsibilities and the degree of autonomy vary based on each state. Civil townships are distinct from survey townships, but in states that have both,...
in Grant County
Grant County, Indiana
Grant County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 70,061. The county seat is Marion. Important paleontological discoveries dating from the Pliocene epoch have been made at Pipe Creek Sinkhole in Grant County.-Geography:According to the 2010...
, Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
, USA
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. As of the 2010 census
United States Census, 2010
The Twenty-third United States Census, known as Census 2010 or the 2010 Census, is the current national census of the United States. National Census Day was April 1, 2010 and is the reference date used in enumerating individuals...
, its population was 5,839.
Geography
Jefferson Township covers an area of 41.94 square miles (108.6 km²); of this, 0.16 square mile (0.4143980976 km²) or 0.39 percent is water. Lakes in this township include Dollar Lake. The streams of Branch Creek, Cane Run, Crawford Creek, Lake Branch, Mat Run, Round Run and Upland Drain run through this township.Cities and towns
- Gas CityGas City, Indiana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 5,940 people, 2,393 households, and 1,643 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,599.2 people per square mile . There were 2,497 housing units at an average density of 672.3 per square mile...
(east edge) - UplandUpland, IndianaUpland is a town in Jefferson Township, Grant County, Indiana, United States. The population was 3,845 at the 2010 census. It is most notable for being the home of Taylor University, a Christian college with 1,920 students, as of 2011.-History:...
- MatthewsMatthews, IndianaMatthews is a town in Jefferson Township, Grant County, Indiana, along the Mississinewa River. The population was 595 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Matthews is located at ....
Adjacent townships
- Monroe TownshipMonroe Township, Grant County, IndianaMonroe Township is one of thirteen townships in Grant County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,677.-Geography:Monroe Township covers an area of ; of this, or 0.13 percent is water. Lakes in this township include Lake Marion...
(north) - Washington Township, Blackford CountyWashington Township, Blackford County, IndianaWashington Township is one of four townships in Blackford County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 995. County Commissioners named the township after George Washington in 1833, and it was part of Jay County...
(northeast) - Licking Township, Blackford CountyLicking Township, Blackford County, IndianaLicking Township is one of four townships in Blackford County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 8,689. The township was named after Lick Creek and a salt lick in the area. The first settlers in what became Blackford County arrived in the Lick Creek area in...
(east) - Washington Township, Delaware CountyWashington Township, Delaware County, IndianaWashington Township is one of twelve townships in Delaware County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,166.-Geography:Washington Township covers an area of ; of this is water...
(south) - Fairmount TownshipFairmount Township, Grant County, IndianaFairmount Township is one of thirteen townships in Grant County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 4,239.-Geography:Fairmount Township covers an area of ; of this, or 0.18 percent is water. The streams of Back Creek, Winslow Ditch, Barren Creek, Fowlerton Drain, New Prairie...
(west) - Mill TownshipMill Township, Grant County, IndianaMill Township is one of thirteen townships in Grant County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 10,882.-Geography:Mill Township covers an area of...
(northwest)