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Township in Pulaski County, Indiana, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Franklin Township is one of twelve townships in Pulaski County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 715 and it contained 296 housing units.[1]
Franklin Township | |
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![]() Location in Pulaski County | |
Coordinates: 41°07′39″N 86°38′27″W | |
Country | ![]() |
State | ![]() |
County | Pulaski |
Government | |
• Type | Indiana township |
Area | |
• Total | 36.38 sq mi (94.2 km2) |
• Land | 36.38 sq mi (94.2 km2) |
• Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 715 |
• Density | 20/sq mi (7.6/km2) |
ZIP codes | 46960, 46996 |
GNIS feature ID | 453311 |
Franklin Township was organized in 1855, and named after Franklin Township, Ripley County, Indiana, the native home of an early settler.[3]
Tepicon Hall at Tippecanoe River State Park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.[4]
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 36.38 square miles (94.2 km2), all land.[5]
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
The township contains Mt. Zion Cemetery.
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.
Franklin Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Pulaski County Public Library in Winamac.[6]
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