Franklin Township
Township
Location in Harrison County
Location in Harrison County
Coordinates: 38°14′23″N 86°00′20″W / 38.23972°N 86.00556°W / 38.23972; -86.00556
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyHarrison
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total34.91 sq mi (90.4 km2)
 • Land34.89 sq mi (90.4 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)  0.06%
Elevation
830 ft (253 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total4,104
 • Density117.6/sq mi (45.4/km2)
GNIS feature ID0453303

Franklin Township is one of twelve townships in Harrison County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 4,104 and it contained 1,676 housing units.[1]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 34.91 square miles (90.4 km2), of which 34.89 square miles (90.4 km2) (or 99.94%) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.052 km2) (or 0.06%) is water.[1] The streams of Lazy Creek, Little Indian Creek, Smith Creek and Woertz Creek run through this township.

Cities and towns

Unincorporated towns

(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains one cemetery, Lanesville.

Major highways

Airports and landing strips

  • Greenridge KLA Airport
  • Lanesville Skyways Airport

References

  • "Franklin Township, Harrison County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 24, 2009.
  • United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files


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