Jackson Township, Porter County, Indiana
Township in Indiana, United States
41°33′32″N 86°58′46″W / 41.55889°N 86.97944°W / 41.55889; -86.97944[1]
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Jackson Township is one of twelve townships in Porter County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 5,328.[4]
History
Jackson Township was organized in 1836, and most likely named after President Andrew Jackson, although, after that name became controversial in the 1840s, a latter (1883) account says it was named for Lemuel Jackson, a pioneer settler.[5]
Cities and towns
There are no incorporated communities in the township.[6]
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
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Census Bureau profile: Jackson Township, Porter County, Indiana". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Jackson township, Porter County, Indiana". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
- ^ History of Porter County, Indiana : a narrative account of its historical progress, its people and its principal interests. Lewis Publishing Company. 1912. pp. 142–143.
- ^ Porter County, Indiana Sesquicentennial, 150, 1836-1986
External links
- Indiana Township Association
- United Township Association of Indiana
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Municipalities and communities of Porter County, Indiana, United States
County seat: Valparaiso
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communities
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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- United States portal
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