Franklin Township, Putnam County, Indiana

Franklin Township is one of thirteen townships in Putnam County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,690 and it contained 720 housing units.[3]

Franklin Township
Township
The Samuel Brown House, a historic site in the township
Coordinates: 39°49′11″N 86°50′41″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyPutnam
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total34.4 sq mi (89 km2)
 • Land34.38 sq mi (89.0 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation804 ft (245 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total1,690
 • Density49.2/sq mi (19.0/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)765
FIPS code18-25576[2]
GNIS feature ID453312

History

The Samuel Brown House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.[4]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 34.4 square miles (89 km2), of which 34.38 square miles (89.0 km2) (or 99.94%) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.052 km2) (or 0.06%) is water.[3]

Cities and towns

Unincorporated towns

(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Education

Township residents are served by the Roachdale-Franklin Township Public Library.[5]

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Archived from the original on 2020-02-12. Retrieved 2013-05-10.
  4. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  5. "Indiana public library directory" (PDF). Indiana State Library. Retrieved 14 March 2018.


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