Franklin Township is one of thirteen
townships in
Henry County,
Indiana
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, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,157 and it contained 486 housing units.
Franklin Township was organized in 1830.
History
Richsquare Friends Meetinghouse and Cemetery was added to 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 99.55%) is land and (or 0.45%) is water.
The stream of Applebutter Creek runs through this township.
Cities and towns
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Lewisville
Adjacent townships
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Henry Township (north)
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Liberty Township (northeast)
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Dudley Township (east)
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Washington Township, Rush County (south)
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Center Township, Rush County (southwest)
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Spiceland Township (west)
Cemeteries
The township contains one cemetery, Ebenezer.
Major highways
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Interstate 70
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U.S. Route 40
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State Road 3
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State Road 103
References
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United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
External links
Indiana Township AssociationUnited Township Association of Indiana
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Townships in Henry County, Indiana
Townships in Indiana
1830 establishments in Indiana