Jackson Township, Porter County, Indiana

Jackson Township is one of twelve townships in Porter County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 5,328.HistoryJackson Township was organized in 1836, and most likely named after President Andrew Jackson, although an older oral tradition says it was named for Lemuel Jackson, a pioneer settler.Cities and townsThere are no incorporated communities in the township.EducationJackson Township is served by the Duneland School Corporation. Their high school is Chesterton High School, located in Chesterton (Westchester Township) to the northwest.