Franklin Township, Wayne County, Indiana
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| Franklin Township | |
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| Township | |
| Location in Wayne County Location in Wayne County |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Wayne |
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| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.4 sq mi (74 km2) |
| • Land | 28.36 sq mi (73.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.1 km2) 0.18% |
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,370 |
| • Density | 48.3/sq mi (18.6/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453316 |
Franklin Township is one of fifteen townships in Wayne County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,370 and it contained 534 housing units.[1]
Contents
History
Franklin Township was organized in 1834.[2]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 28.4 square miles (74 km2), of which 28.36 square miles (73.5 km2) (or 99.86%) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) (or 0.18%) is water.[1] The streams of Bethel Creek, Black Brook, Clay Run, Land Drain, Middle Brook, Small Run, Vernon Brook and White Creek run through this township.
The highest natural point in Indiana, Hoosier Hill, is located in this township.
Cities and towns
Unincorporated towns
Cemeteries
The township contains the following cemeteries: Bethel, Mount Vernon, Whitewater and Woodbury.
Major highways
References
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- United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
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Municipalities and communities of Wayne County, Indiana, United States
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