Jackson Township is one of the nine townships of Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census the population was 6,335. Geography Located in the western part of the county, it borders the following townships: Perry Township - north Jefferson Township - east German Township - south Gratis Township, Preble County - southwest corner Lanier Township, Preble County - west Twin Township, Preble County - northwest corner Two villages are located in Jackson Township: Farmersville in the south, and part of New Lebanon in the northeast. Name and history It is one of thirty-seven Jackson Townships statewide. Government The township is governed by a three-member board of trustees, who are elected in November of odd-numbered years to a four-year term beginning on the following January 1. Two are elected in the year after the presidential election and one is elected in the year before it. There is also an elected township fiscal officer, who serves a four-year term beginning on April 1 of the year after the election, which is held in November of the year before the presidential election. Vacancies in the fiscal officership or on the board of trustees are filled by the remaining trustees. Police Chief Jon Schade References External links County website Townships in Montgomery County, Ohio Townships in Ohio