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Franklin Township, Hendricks County, Indiana

Coordinates: 39°38′36″N 86°37′22″W / 39.64333°N 86.62278°W / 39.64333; -86.62278
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Franklin 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
 • Total26.48 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
 • Total1,269
 • 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

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

Geography

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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

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Adjacent townships

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Cemeteries

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

Major highways

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Airports and landing strips

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  • Vaughn Airport

References

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  • "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
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