Jefferson Township, Pulaski County, Indiana
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Jefferson Township is one of twelve townships in Pulaski County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 490 and it contained 228 housing units.
Jefferson Township was organized in 1851, and named after Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 475 | — | |
| 1900 | 847 | 78.3% | |
| 1910 | 669 | −21.0% | |
| 1920 | 583 | −12.9% | |
| 1930 | 471 | −19.2% | |
| 1940 | 583 | 23.8% | |
| 1950 | 535 | −8.2% | |
| 1960 | 560 | 4.7% | |
| 1970 | 491 | −12.3% | |
| 1980 | 482 | −1.8% | |
| 1990 | 414 | −14.1% | |
| 2000 | 546 | 31.9% | |
| 2010 | 545 | −0.2% | |
| 2020 | 490 | −10.1% | |
| Source: US Decennial Census |
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 36.4 square miles (94 km2), all land.
Adjacent townships
- Rich Grove Township (north)
- Franklin Township (northeast)
- Monroe Township (east)
- Indian Creek Township (southeast)
- Beaver Township (south)
- Salem Township (southwest)
- White Post Township (west)
- Cass Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains these three cemeteries: Burroughs, Idle and Koster.
Major highways
Education
- Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation
- West Central School Corporation
Jefferson Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Pulaski County Public Library in Winamac.
Political districts
- Indiana's 2nd congressional district
- State House District 20
- State Senate District 18