Laurel Township, Franklin County, Indiana
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Laurel Township | |
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Township | |
Location of Laurel Township in Franklin County Location of Laurel Township in Franklin County |
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Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Franklin |
Government | |
• Type | Indiana township |
Area | |
• Total | 31.74 sq mi (82.2 km2) |
• Land | 31.5 sq mi (82 km2) |
• Water | 0.23 sq mi (0.6 km2) |
Elevation[1] | 709 ft (216 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 1,634 |
• Density | 51.9/sq mi (20.0/km2) |
FIPS code | 18-42390[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 453544 |
Laurel Township is one of thirteen townships in Franklin County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,634.[3]
Contents
History
Laurel Township was established in 1845.[4]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 31.74 square miles (82.2 km2), of which 31.5 square miles (82 km2) (or 99.24%) is land and 0.23 square miles (0.60 km2) (or 0.72%) is water.[3] Triple Lakes is in this township.
Cities and towns
Unincorporated towns
Adjacent townships
- Columbia Township, Fayette County (north)
- Jackson Township, Fayette County (northeast)
- Blooming Grove Township (east)
- Metamora Township (southeast)
- Salt Creek Township (southwest)
- Posey Township (west)
- Orange Township, Fayette County (northwest)
Major highways
Cemeteries
The township contains three cemeteries: Gobel, Jenks and North.
References
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- United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
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