Franklin Township is one of thirteen townships in Owen County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,294 (slightly up from 1,269 at 2010) and it contained 550 housing units.
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History
Franklin Township was founded in 1819.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.09 square miles (90.9 km2), all land.
Unincorporated towns
Adel at 39.191989°N 86.795839°W / 39.191989; -86.795839
Farmers at 39.175322°N 86.891674°W / 39.175322; -86.891674
Freedom at 39.206989°N 86.869174°W / 39.206989; -86.869174
Pottersville at 39.207267°N 86.814173°W / 39.207267; -86.814173
Vilas at 39.170045°N 86.840006°W / 39.170045; -86.840006
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Cemeteries
The township contains these eighteen cemeteries: Adel, Burkett, Burton, Camden, Defore, Franklin, Hicks, Leach, Light, McIndoo, McKee, Neeley, Oliphant, Pryor, Scott, Waker, White and White.
Major highways
U.S. Route 231
Indiana State Road 67
School districts
Spencer-Owen Community Schools
Political districts
State House District 46
State Senate District 39