Butler Township is one of thirteen townships in Franklin County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,297, down from 1,318 at 2010.
History Butler Township was established in 1849. Butler Township is named after Butler County, Ohio, the native home of many of its early settlers.
Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.74%) is land and (or 0.30%) is water.
Unincorporated towns Oak Forest Saint Marys (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships Metamora Township (north) Brookville Township (northeast) Highland Township (east) Adams Township, Ripley County (south) Ray Township (west) Salt Creek Township (northwest)
Cemeteries The township contains one cemetery, Wolf Creek.
References
United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
External links Indiana Township Association United Township Association of Indiana