Franklin Township, Putnam County, Indiana
Township in Indiana, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Franklin Township is one of thirteen townships in Putnam County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,609 (down from 1,690 at 2010[3]) and it contained 715 housing units.[4]
Franklin Township | |
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 The Samuel Brown House, a historic site in the township | |
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| Coordinates: 39°49′11″N 86°50′41″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Putnam |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
• Total | 34.4 sq mi (89 km2) |
| • Land | 34.38 sq mi (89.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,609 |
| • Density | 47/sq mi (18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-25576[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 453312 |
History
The Samuel Brown House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.[5]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 34.4 square miles (89 km2), of which 34.38 square miles (89.0 km2) (or 99.94%) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.052 km2) (or 0.06%) is water.[3]
Cities and towns
- Roachdale (partial)
Unincorporated towns
- Carpentersville at 39.8056011°N 86.8055632°W
- Fincastle at 39.8081005°N 86.8950090°W
- Raccoon at 39.8561557°N 86.8963976°W
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Education
Township residents are served by the Roachdale-Franklin Township Public Library.[6]
References
External links
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