Franklin Township, Grant County, Indiana
| Franklin Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Location of Franklin Township in Grant County | |
| Coordinates: 40°31′23″N 85°43′51″W / 40.52306°N 85.73083°WCoordinates: 40°31′23″N 85°43′51″W / 40.52306°N 85.73083°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Grant |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.07 sq mi (93.4 km2) |
| • Land | 36.06 sq mi (93.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) 0.03% |
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 7,211 |
| • Density | 200/sq mi (80/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453302 |
Franklin Township is one of thirteen townships in Grant County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 7,211 and it contained 3,553 housing units.[1]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 36.07 square miles (93.4 km2), of which 36.06 square miles (93.4 km2) (or 99.97%) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.026 km2) (or 0.03%) is water.[1] Lakes in this township include Crane Pond. The stream of Bell Creek runs through this township.
Cities and towns
Unincorporated towns
- Herbst
- Kiley
- Michaelsville
- Roseburg
- Westwood Square
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Pleasant Township (north)
- Center Township (east)
- Mill Township (east)
- Liberty Township (south)
- Green Township (southwest)
- Sims Township (west)
- Richland Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains two cemeteries: Grant Memorial Park and Rowland.
Major highways
Airports and landing strips
- Marion Municipal Airport
References
- "Franklin Township, Grant County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-09-24.
- United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
- 1 2 "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Retrieved 2013-05-10.
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