Stark County's Jackson Township was named for Andrew Jackson, a major general in the War of 1812 and later the seventh President of the United States (1829–1837), who was at the height of his popularity in 1815 when the Township was formed.

[5] 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.

Currently, the board is composed of Chairman Todd J. Hawke, Vice-Chairman John E. Pizzino and Trustee Justin B. Hardesty, and Fiscal Officer Randy Gonzalez.

[9] The district was rated excellent with distinction by the state of Ohio for the 2010–2011 school year.

[10] A small section in the southeastern corner of Jackson Township is served by the Plain Local School District.