Country United States County Porter GNIS feature ID 453461 Population 5,328 (2010) | State Indiana FIPS code 18-37314 Elevation 253 m Local time Friday 9:58 PM | |
Weather 4°C, Wind S at 6 km/h, 99% Humidity Area 69.85 km² (69.64 km² Land / 23 ha Water) | ||
Jackson Township is one of twelve townships in Porter County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 5,328.
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Map of Jackson Township, IN, USA
History
Jackson Township was organized in 1836, and most likely named after President Andrew Jackson, although an older oral tradition says it was named for Lemuel Jackson, a pioneer settler.
Cities and towns
There are no incorporated communities in the township.
Education
Jackson Township is served by the Duneland School Corporation. Their high school is Chesterton High School, located in Chesterton (Westchester Township) to the northwest.
References
Jackson Township, Porter County, Indiana Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA