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Jefferson Township
Township
Location in Whitley County
Location in Whitley County
Country United States
State Indiana
County Whitley
Government
 • Type Indiana township
Area
 • Total 35.08 sq mi (90.9 km2)
 • Land 35.08 sq mi (90.9 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation
850 ft (259 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 2,232
 • Density 62.2/sq mi (24.0/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 260
GNIS feature ID 453504

Jefferson Township is a community located in Whitley County, Indiana, in the United States. It is one of nine townships in Whitley County. A township is like a local area or district, often used for government and land organization.

As of the 2020 census, about 2,232 people lived in Jefferson Township. This was a small increase from 2,182 people in 2010. There were also 905 homes in the township in 2020.

Where is Jefferson Township?

Land and Area

Jefferson Township covers a total area of about 35.08 square miles (90.86 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or major rivers within the township's borders.

Small Towns Inside

Some smaller communities are located within Jefferson Township. These are called "unincorporated towns" because they do not have their own separate local government.

Neighboring Townships

Jefferson Township shares its borders with several other townships. Knowing its neighbors helps us understand its location better.

  • Union Township (to the north)
  • Lake Township, Allen County (to the northeast)
  • Aboite Township, Allen County (to the east)
  • Jackson Township, Huntington County (to the south)
  • Clear Creek Township, Huntington County (to the southwest)
  • Washington Township (to the west)
  • Columbia Township (to the northwest)

Local Cemeteries

The township has two cemeteries. These are places where people are buried.

  • Bayliss Cemetery
  • Broxon Cemetery

Main Roads

Several important roads pass through Jefferson Township. These roads help people travel to and from the area.

Local Airport

Jefferson Township is home to a small airport.

  • Homestead Airport
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