Jefferson Township is one of thirteen townships in Putnam County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,318 (up from 1,252 at 2010) and it contained 526 housing units.

History

The Melville F. McHaffie Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. The former Mill Creek Township consolidated with Jefferson Township in the mid-1930s.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 41.1 square miles (106 km2), all land.

Unincorporated towns

  • Belle Union at 39.5731022°N 86.7061162°W / 39.5731022; -86.7061162
  • Broad Park at 39.5858799°N 86.6694480°W / 39.5858799; -86.6694480

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

References

External links

  • Indiana Township Association
  • United Township Association of Indiana



Map of Putnam County, Indiana Art Source International

Jefferson Township, Adams County, Indiana Alchetron, the free social

Putnam County, Indiana, 1908 Map, Greencastle

Jefferson township, Putnam County, Indiana (IN) Detailed Profile

2012 Putnam County, Indiana Aerial Photography