Franklin Township is a

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in Jackson County,

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. As of the 2000 census, its population was 776. The southwesternmost part of the township is located within the

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History

Franklin Township was formed in 1856. It was named for

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Geography

Franklin Township covers an area of 33.43 square miles (86.57 square kilometers); of this, 1.1 square miles (2.84 square kilometers) or 3.28 percent is water. The stream of Banner Creek runs through this township.

Unincorporated towns

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

Adjacent townships

* Liberty Township (north) * Straight Creek Township (northeast) * Garfield Township (east) * Cedar Township (southeast) * Lincoln Township (southwest) * Banner Township (west) * Jefferson Township (northwest)

Cemeteries

The township contains two cemeteries: Bruck and Holton.

Major highways

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* K-16 * K-116

References

U.S. Board on Geographic Names (GNIS)

United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files

External links

Townships in Jackson County, Kansas Townships in Kansas {{JacksonCountyKS-geo-stub