Vernon Township is one of twelve townships in Jackson County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 3,402 and it contained 1,442 housing units.
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Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 43.07 square miles (111.6 km2), of which 43.03 square miles (111.4 km2) (or 99.91%) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (or 0.09%) is water. The stream of Lewis Branch runs through this township.
Cities and towns
Crothersville
Unincorporated towns
Retreat
Uniontown
Extinct towns
Langoons
Newry
Adjacent townships
Marion Township, Jennings County (northeast)
Spencer Township, Jennings County (northeast)
Jennings Township, Scott County (southeast)
Finley Township, Scott County (south)
Gibson Township, Washington County (southwest)
Grassy Fork Township (west)
Washington Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains five cemeteries: Bedel, Crothersville, Gorrell, Grassy, New Hope and Uniontown
Major highways
Interstate 65
U.S. Route 31
State Road 250
State Road 256