Franklin Township, DeKalb County, Indiana

Franklin Township is one of fifteen townships in DeKalb County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,367, up from 1,182 at the 2010 census,[4] and it contained 510 housing units.

Franklin Township
Location of Franklin Township in DeKalb County
Location of Franklin Township in DeKalb County
Coordinates: 41°28′54″N 84°54′22″W / 41.48167°N 84.90611°W / 41.48167; -84.90611
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyDeKalb
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total35.18 sq mi (91.1 km2)
 • Land35.11 sq mi (90.9 km2)
 • Water0.07 sq mi (0.2 km2)
Elevation922 ft (281 m)
Population
 • Total1,367
 • Density33.7/sq mi (13.0/km2)
FIPS code18-25342[3]
GNIS feature ID453300

History

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Franklin Township was organized in 1837, making it the oldest township in DeKalb County.[5]

Geography

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According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.18 square miles (91.1 km2), of which 35.11 square miles (90.9 km2) (or 99.80%) is land and 0.07 square miles (0.18 km2) (or 0.20%) is water.[4] Terry Lake is in this township.

Cities and towns

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Unincorporated towns

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(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships

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Major highways

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Cemeteries

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The township contains one cemetery, Rude.

References

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  • "Franklin Township, DeKalb 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
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