Clay County Through the Years: Jackson Township formed in 1832
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Jackson Township, named in honor of President Andrew Jackson, was organized out of Washington and Posey Townships in 1832. The country was originally covered with a dense forest of hardwood trees. Coal was found in all parts of the township. The township contains three chief waterways: Birch Creek, Croy's Creek and Mclntire Creek.
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