Franklin Township is one of thirteen
townships
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Although the term is occasionally associated with an urban area, that tends to be an exception to the rule. In Australia, Ca ...
in
Putnam County, Indiana
Putnam County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 37,963. The county seat is Greencastle. The county was named for Israel Putnam, a hero in the French and Indian War and a ...
. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,690 and it contained 720 housing units.
History
The
Samuel Brown House was listed on the
National Register of Historic Places
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in 2006.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.94%) is land and (or 0.06%) is water.
Cities and towns
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Roachdale (partial)
Unincorporated towns
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Carpentersville at
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Fincastle at
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Raccoon
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at
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Education
Township residents are served by the Roachdale-Franklin Township Public Library.
References
External links
Indiana Township AssociationUnited Township Association of Indiana
Townships in Putnam County, Indiana
Townships in Indiana
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