Franklin Township is one of thirteen townships in Henry County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,157 and it contained 486 housing units.

Franklin Township was organized in 1830.

Franklin Township, Henry County, Indiana

History

Richsquare Friends Meetinghouse and Cemetery was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.

Franklin Township, Henry County, Indiana

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.55%) is land and (or 0.45%) is water. The stream of Applebutter Creek runs through this township.

Franklin Township, Henry County, Indiana

Cities and towns

Lewisville

Adjacent townships

Henry Township (north) Liberty Township (northeast) Dudley Township (east) Washington Township, Rush County (south) Center Township, Rush County (southwest) Spiceland Township (west)

Cemeteries

The township contains one cemetery, Ebenezer.

Major highways

Interstate 70

U.S. Route 40

State Road 3

State Road 103

References

United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files

External links

Indiana Township Association

United Township Association of Indiana

Townships in Henry County, Indiana

Townships in Indiana

1830 establishments in Indiana