Jackson Township, Hancock County, Indiana
Jackson Township is one of nine townships in Hancock County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,786 and it contained 696 housing units.History
Jackson Township was organized in 1831 during the May term. The board of commissioners of Hancock county was formed to include what is now Jackson and Brown townships. It was named for President Andrew Jackson.Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of, of which is land and is water. Lakes in this township include Perry Lake. The streams of Anthony Creek, Morris Creek and Willow Branch run through this township.Unincorporated towns
The township contains two cemeteries: Simmons and Sixmile.Major highways
