Jackson Township, population 11,012, is one of nine townships in Union County, North Carolina. Jackson Township is in size and is located in southwest Union County. This township includes portions of the towns of Waxhaw and Mineral Springs, as well as the community of JAARS.
The northern part of the township is drained by Twelvemile Creek and its tributaries, Lee Branch, Little Twelvemile Creek, and Blythe Creek. The southwest side is drained by Waxhaw Creek. The northwestern side is drained by Rone Branch.