Franklin Township is a township in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States.[1] History Franklin Township was established in 1841.[2] References [1]U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Franklin Township, Des Moines County, Iowa [2]The History of Des Moines County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c. Western Historical Company. 1879. pp. 402. 40.9361°N 91.2011°W / 40.9361; -91.2011 This article about the geography of Des Moines County, Iowa is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.vteWikiwand - on Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.