Jefferson Township, Franklin County, Ohio
jefferson Township, Franklin County, Ohio | |
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Location of Jefferson Township in Franklin County. | |
| Coordinates: 40°0′23″N 82°48′32″W / 40.00639°N 82.80889°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Franklin |
| Area | |
• Total | 15.1 sq mi (39 km2) |
| • Land | 14.9 sq mi (39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 14,475 |
| • Density | 960/sq mi (370/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 39-38612 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1086106 |
| Website | Township website |
Jefferson Township is situated on the northeast edge of Franklin County, Ohio as a part of the Columbus metropolitan area and situated between the Blacklick Creek, Big Walnut Creek and Swisher Creek watershed. The township is one of the seventeen townships of Franklin County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 14,475 people in the township. It was established on September 6, 1816.