Franklin Township is one of thirteen
townships in
Owen County,
Indiana
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, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,294 (slightly up from 1,269 at 2010
) and it contained 550 housing units.
History
Franklin Township was founded in 1819.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , all land.
Unincorporated towns
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Adel at
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Farmers at
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Freedom
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New Hope at
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Pottersville at
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Vilas at
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Cemeteries
The township contains these eighteen cemeteries: Adel, Burkett, Burton, Camden, Defore, Franklin, Hicks, Leach, Light, McIndoo, McKee, Neeley, Oliphant, Pryor, Scott, Waker, White and White.
Major highways
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U.S. Route 231
U.S. Route 231 (US 231) is a north–south United States Numbered Highway System, U.S highway that is a parallel route of U.S. Route 31, US 31. It runs for from St. John, Indiana, St. John, Indiana, at U.S. Route 41 in Indiana, US&nbs ...
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Indiana State Road 67
School districts
* Spencer-Owen Community Schools
Political districts
* State House District 46
* State Senate District 39
References
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IndianaMap
External links
Indiana Township AssociationUnited Township Association of Indiana
{{Owen County, Indiana
Townships in Owen County, Indiana
Townships in Indiana