Franklin Township, Washington County, Indiana
Franklin Township is one of thirteen townships in Washington County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,301 and it contained 874 housing units.[1]
Franklin Township | |
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 Location in Washington County | |
| Coordinates: 38°36′04″N 85°56′39″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Washington |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 44.31 sq mi (114.8 km2) |
| • Land | 44.25 sq mi (114.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.2 km2) 0.14% |
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 2,301 |
| • Density | 52/sq mi (20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 47126, 47165, 47167 |
| Area code(s) | 812 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453315 |
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 44.31 square miles (114.8 km2), of which 44.25 square miles (114.6 km2) (or 99.86%) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km2) (or 0.14%) is water.[1]
Unincorporated towns
- Bunker Hill at 38.573671°N 85.894415°W
- New Philadelphia at 38.626447°N 85.969974°W
- New Salem at 38.621448°N 85.904138°W
- South Boston at 38.582837°N 85.979141°W
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Gibson Township (north)
- Finley Township, Scott County (northeast)
- Polk Township (south)
- Pierce Township (southwest)
- Washington Township (west)
Cemeteries
The township contains these five cemeteries: Beech Grove, Blue River Church, Bunker Hill, Conway, olive branch and Chestnut Hill.
School districts
- East Washington School Corporation
Political districts
- Indiana's 9th congressional district
- State House District 73
- State Senate District 45
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References
- United States Census Bureau 2007 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- United States Board on Geographic Names (GNIS)
- IndianaMap
- "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Archived from the original on 2020-02-12. Retrieved 2013-05-10.
External links
Municipalities and communities of Washington County, Indiana, United States | ||
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| City |  Map of Indiana highlighting Washington County | |
| Towns | ||
| Townships | ||
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