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Jefferson Township, Boone County, Indiana

Coordinates: 40°03′10″N 86°37′17″W / 40.05278°N 86.62139°W / 40.05278; -86.62139
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Jefferson Township
Location of Jefferson Township in Boone County
Location of Jefferson Township in Boone County
Coordinates: 40°03′10″N 86°37′17″W / 40.05278°N 86.62139°W / 40.05278; -86.62139
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyBoone
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total46.47 sq mi (120.4 km2)
 • Land46.47 sq mi (120.4 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation892 ft (272 m)
Population
 • Total1,485
 • Density31.5/sq mi (12.2/km2)
FIPS code18-37854[3]
GNIS feature ID453479

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.[4]

Geography

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According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 46.47 square miles (120.4 km2), all land.[4]

Unincorporated towns

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(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships

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Major highways

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Cemeteries

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The township contains six cemeteries. They include: Cox Cemetery, Dover Cemetery, Old Mount Zion, Hiestand Cemetery, Taylor Cemetey, and Pleasant View Church Cemetery.

References

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  • "Jefferson Township, Boone County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 24, 2009.
  • United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
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