Springfield Township is one of thirteen townships in Franklin County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,120, slightly down from 1,156 at 2010.
History Springfield Township was established in 1817. The origin of the name is unclear. Some hold it was named for a large spring where a blockhouse was to be built, while others believe it was named for a town in the East where the first settlers originated.
The Joseph Shafer Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.86%) is land and (or 0.17%) is water.
Cities and towns Mount Carmel
Unincorporated towns Palestine Peoria Raymond Scipio (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Major highways Indiana State Road 252
Cemeteries The township contains five cemeteries: Asbury, Big Cedar Grove, Conn, James, Mount Carmel and Springfield.
References United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files U.S. Board on Geographic Names
External links Indiana Township Association United Township Association of Indiana