Franklin Township, Hendricks County, Indiana

Franklin Township
Township
The McCormack-Bowman House, a historic site in the township's northeastern corner
The McCormack-Bowman House, a historic site in the township's northeastern corner
Location in Hendricks County
Location in Hendricks County
Coordinates: 39°38′36″N 86°37′22″W / 39.64333°N 86.62278°W / 39.64333; -86.62278
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyHendricks
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total
26.48 sq mi (68.57 km2)
 • Land26.43 sq mi (68.47 km2)
 • Water0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2)  0.16%
Elevation
787 ft (240 m)
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total
1,269
 • Density49.1/sq mi (18.9/km2)
GNIS feature ID0453304

Franklin Township is one of twelve townships in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,297.[2]

History

McCormack-Bowman House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.[3]

Geography

Franklin Township covers an area of 26.48 square miles (68.6 km2); of this, 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) or 0.16 percent is water. The streams of Crittenden Creek and East Fork Mill Creek run through this township.

Cities and towns

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains five cemeteries: Hebron Presbyterian, Pleasant Hill, Snoddy Family, Stilesville and Walnut Grove.

Major highways

Airports and landing strips

  • Vaughn Airport

References

  • "Franklin Township, Hendricks 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
  1. ^ "Census Bureau profile: Franklin Township, Hancock County, Indiana". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". Retrieved July 20, 2008.
  3. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.