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.
History Franklin Township was founded in 1819.
Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , all land.
Unincorporated towns Adel at Farmers at Freedom at Pottersville at Vilas at (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
References
IndianaMap
External links Indiana Township Association United Township Association of Indiana City-Data.com page for Franklin Township