Franklin Township is one of twelve townships in

Pulaski County, Indiana Pulaski County ( ) is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. According to the 2020 U.S. census, the population was 12,514. The county seat is Winamac. History Pulaski County was organized in 1835. Geography According to the 2010 ce ...

, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 715 and it contained 296 housing units.

History

Franklin Township was organized in 1855, and named after Franklin Township, Ripley County, Indiana, the native home of an early settler. Tepicon Hall at Tippecanoe River State Park was listed on the

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in 1992.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , all land.

Unincorporated towns

* Beardstown at * Ripley at (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships

* California Township, Starke County (north) * North Bend Township, Starke County (northeast) * Tippecanoe Township (east) * Monroe Township (south) * Jefferson Township (southwest) * Rich Grove Township (west) * Wayne Township, Starke County (northwest)

Cemeteries

The township contains Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Major highways

* U.S. Route 35

Airports and landing strips

* Arens Field * Graves Landing Strip * Podell Airport

Landmarks

* Tippecanoe River State Park (northwest three-quarters) Potowatami Indian Dam (located just up from the state park landing in the Tippecanoe River). Winamac Fish & Wildlife Area (containing the Paddi-Hank Sandhills) Haschel Ridge -part of the old Paddi–Hank Sandhills Firetower (located in the state park) Bunker Hill -most prominent of the County Hilljack Hill Oxbow Lagoon (Tippy SP). Dead Bayou (located approximately 1/4 mile north of the state park boat landing merging with the river on the east side). The Headquarters -South Beardstown.

Education

* Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation Franklin Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Pulaski County Public Library in Winamac.

Political districts

* Indiana's 2nd congressional district * State House District 20 * State Senate District 5

References

United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles

United States Board on Geographic Names (GNIS)

IndianaMap

External links

Indiana Township Association

United Township Association of Indiana
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