Jackson Township, Henry County, Iowa

Jackson Township is a township in Henry County, Iowa, USA.[1]

Demographics

As of the 2019 American Community Survey, Jackson Township had a population of 549 and 244 housing units. Its residents were 98.7% white and 1.3% Asian.[2]

History

Jackson Township was first settled in 1836 by James Richie. One of the main early industries was fruit farming, and many early residents were Quakers.[3] Boylestown Bridge, one of the three remaining camelback truss bridges in Iowa, is partially located in Jackson Township.[4] The Joseph A. and Lydia A. Edwards House is located in Jackson Township.[5]

Geography

Jackson Township has an maximum elevation of 597 feet above sea level and a minimum elevation of 182 feet above sea level.[6] The Skunk River runs through Jackson Township.[4]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jackson Township, Henry County, Iowa
  2. "ACS DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2021-04-01.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. "History of Henry County | The University of Iowa Libraries". digital.lib.uiowa.edu. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
  4. "Boyleston Bridge, Spanning Skunk River, Lowell, Henry County, IA". Library of Congress. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
  5. "Edwards, Joseph A. and Lydia A. (Frazier), House". www.nps.gov. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
  6. "GNIS Detail - Township of Jackson". geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2021-04-02.


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