2000 Census Population of Jackson Township is 5,797 and is 33.1 Sq.Miles.
Jackson Township was principally a farming and logging community. Some of the state's most progressive farms of the mid - 19th century were located in Jackson Township. Jackson Township also played a part in the Monroe County ice industry. Most of the ice was harvested on two major lakes in the Township, Trout Lake and Mountain Springs Lake. The prosperity and growth of Jackson Township was increased significantly by the construction of the Wilkes Barre & Eastern Railroad a project of the New York Susquehanna and Western in 1893-94. Jackson Township ice was loaded at the Reeders Depot for shipment to Jersey City and New York.
In 1827- The first school house was built in Jackson Township, at Jackson Corners (Appenzell).
In 1829- The Second School house was built in Jackson Township, at Singerville (Reeders).
September 12th 1843- A new Township is necessary for the accommodation of the citizens; to be called Jackson Township.
1860- Monroe County census showed a population to be 812.
March 3rd 1952- Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Company date of Organization.
First Settlers- The earliest permanent settlers within the limits of Jackson Township, undoubted were the Miller Family.
First Store- Located at Jackson Corners was kept by John Osterhock, who came from New York State.
First Post Office- Located at the first store in 1861 with W.H. Rhinehart as Postmaster.
First Saw Mill- Erected prior to 1765 by Frederick Miller and was located on the west branch of McMichael's Creek. In 1815 the mill was destroyed by fire, and rebuilt in 1822 by Martin Schleicher.
The First Grist Mill- Michael Butz built the first and only grist mill in the Township in 1838.
Jackson Township consist of a three member Board of Supervisors: Chairman: Jack Rader Jr. Vice Chairman: Donald Kresge Sr., and third Supervisor: Dave Thomas. Solicitor- Cramer, Swetz & Mcmanus Engineer- Jack Jolly. To E-mail the Supervisors Click Here
Planning Commission Board Members: Jeff Thomas, Joe Derrick, George Martin, Brad Rustine and Edward Possinger.
Zoning Hearing Board Members: Lois Butz, Michael Altemose Dean Woodling, and Pete Carreon. Solicitor- Dan Lyons.
Jackson Township's Meeting Schedule
Work Session / First Thursday of each month at 7:00PM
Supervisors' Meeting / Second Thursday at 7:00 PM
Planning Commission / Third Thursday at 7:30 PM
Township Officials
Chairman: Jack Rader Jr / E-Mail
Vice Chairman: Donald Kresge Sr.
Supervisor: Dave Thomas
Secretary/Treasurer: Jacqueline Elliott / E-Mail
Office Manager/EITC Collector: Marigene Shick / E-Mail
Zoning & Codes Officer: Craig Ingrassia
Sewage Officer: Michelle Arner/ E-Mail
Roadmaster: Francis Kelly
Road Crew: Butch Strausser, Donald Kresge Jr., Chad Everett, Gerald Hardenstine, and David Joseph, Jack Roeber.
Tax Collector: Leon Frailey Jr.
