Franklin Township, Pulaski County, Indiana
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Franklin Township is one of twelve townships
Civil township
A civil township is a widely used unit of local government in the United States, subordinate to, and geographic divisions of, a county. Specific responsibilities and the degree of autonomy vary based on each state. Civil townships are distinct from survey townships, but in states that have both,...

 in Pulaski County
Pulaski County, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 13,755 people, 5,170 households, and 3,779 families residing in the county. The population density was 32 people per square mile . There were 5,918 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile...

, Indiana
Indiana
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, USA
United States
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. As of the 2000 census
United States Census, 2000
The Twenty-second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13.2% over the 248,709,873 persons enumerated during the 1990 Census...

, its population was 698.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, Franklin Township covers an area of 36.44 square miles (94.4 km²).

Unincorporated towns

  • Beardstown at 41.1380968°N 86.6025106°W
  • Ripley at 41.1005964°N 86.6602895°W

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

Adjacent townships

  • California Township, Starke County
    California Township, Starke County, Indiana
    California Township is one of nine townships in Starke County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,116.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, California Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Aldine at * Bass...

     (north)
  • North Bend Township, Starke County
    North Bend Township, Starke County, Indiana
    North Bend Township is one of nine townships in Starke County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,294.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, North Bend Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Ora at * Winona at...

     (northeast)
  • Tippecanoe Township
    Tippecanoe Township, Pulaski County, Indiana
    Tippecanoe Township is one of twelve townships in Pulaski County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,130.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Tippecanoe Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Lawton at *...

     (east)
  • Monroe Township
    Monroe Township, Pulaski County, Indiana
    Monroe Township is one of twelve townships in Pulaski County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 4,015.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Monroe Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Adjacent townships:* Franklin Township *...

     (south)
  • Jefferson Township
    Jefferson Township, Pulaski County, Indiana
    Jefferson Township is one of twelve townships in Pulaski County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 546.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Jefferson Township covers an area of .-Adjacent townships:...

     (southwest)
  • Rich Grove Township
    Rich Grove Township, Pulaski County, Indiana
    Rich Grove Township is one of twelve townships in Pulaski County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 887.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Rich Grove Township covers an area of .-Unincorporated towns:...

     (west)
  • Wayne Township, Starke County
    Wayne Township, Starke County, Indiana
    Wayne Township is one of nine townships in Starke County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 4,987.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Wayne Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Lena Park at Wayne Township...

     (northwest)

Landmarks

  • Tippecanoe River State Park
    Tippecanoe River State Park
    Tippecanoe RiverDesignationState ParkLocationIndiana USANearest CitiesWinamac, IndianaCoordinatesArea Date of Establishment1943Governing BodyIndiana DNR...

     (northwest three-quarters)


Haschel Hill

Potowatami Indian Dam (located just up from the state park landing in the Tippecanoe River).

Winamac Fish & Wildlife Area (containing the old Patti Hills)

PCRM Headquarters

Firetower (located in the state park)

Hilljack-Clemons Hill (just west of Ripley)

Oxbow Lagoon (swampy lake created by a change in the Tippecanoe River many years ago -located in the state park).

Dead Bayou (located approximately 1/4 mile north of the state park boat landing merging with the river on the east side).

Political districts

  • Indiana's 2nd congressional district
    Indiana's 2nd congressional district
    Indiana's 2nd congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Indiana. Based in South Bend, the district is located in north-central Indiana and takes in the Indiana portion of the Michiana region...

  • State House District 20
  • State Senate District 5

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