Franklin Township is one of thirteen townships in Grant County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 7,211 and it contained 3,553 housing units.
Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.97%) is land and (or 0.03%) is water. Lakes in this township include Crane Pond. The stream of Bell Creek runs through this township.
Cities and towns Marion (west quarter) Sweetser (southeast quarter)
Unincorporated towns Herbst Kiley Michaelsville Roseburg Westwood Square (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships Pleasant Township (north) Center Township (east) Mill Township (east) Liberty Township (south) Green Township (southwest) Sims Township (west) Richland Township (northwest)
Cemeteries The township contains two cemeteries: Grant Memorial Park and Rowland.
Major highways
Airports and landing strips Marion Municipal Airport
References
Bibliography
United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
External links Indiana Township Association United Township Association of Indiana