Jefferson Township, Boone County, Indiana
| Jefferson Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Location of Jefferson Township in Boone County | |
| Coordinates: 40°03′10″N 86°37′17″W / 40.05278°N 86.62139°WCoordinates: 40°03′10″N 86°37′17″W / 40.05278°N 86.62139°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Boone |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 46.47 sq mi (120.4 km2) |
| • Land | 46.47 sq mi (120.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation[1] | 892 ft (272 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,464 |
| • Density | 31.5/sq mi (12.2/km2) |
| FIPS code | 18-37854[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 453479 |
Jefferson Township is one of twelve townships in Boone County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,464 and it contained 544 housing units.[3]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 46.47 square miles (120.4 km2), all land.[3]
Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Center (east)
- Jackson (south)
- Sugar Creek (north)
- Washington (northeast)
- Franklin Township, Montgomery County (west)
- Walnut Township, Montgomery County (southwest)
Major highways
Cemeteries
The township contains six cemeteries. They include: Cox Cemetery, Dover Cemetery, Old Mount Zion, Hiestand Cemetery, Taylor Cemetey, and Pleasant View Church Cemetery.
References
- "Jefferson Township, Boone County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-09-24.
- United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- 1 2 "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Retrieved 2013-05-10.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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