Franklin Township, Pulaski County, Indiana
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
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| 1890 | 462 | — | |
| 1900 | 643 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1910 | 697 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1920 | 697 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1930 | 514 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1940 | 583 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1950 | 573 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1960 | 637 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1970 | 578 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1980 | 644 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1990 | 637 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2000 | 698 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2010 | 715 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2020 | 715 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| Source: US Decennial Census[2] | |||
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History
Franklin Township was organized in 1855, and named after Franklin Township, Ripley County, Indiana, the native home of an early settler.[3]
Tepicon Hall at Tippecanoe River State Park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.[4]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., all land.[5]
Unincorporated towns
- Beardstown at Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
- Ripley at Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- California Township, Starke County (north)
- North Bend Township, Starke County (northeast)
- Tippecanoe Township (east)
- Monroe Township (south)
- Jefferson Township (southwest)
- Rich Grove Township (west)
- Wayne Township, Starke County (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Major highways
Airports and landing strips
- Arens Field
- Graves Landing Strip
- Podell Airport
Landmarks
- Tippecanoe River State Park (northwest three-quarters)
Potowatami Indian Dam (located just up from the state park landing in the Tippecanoe River).
Winamac Fish & Wildlife Area (containing the Paddi-Hank Sandhills)
Haschel Ridge -part of the old Paddi–Hank Sandhills
Firetower (located in the state park)
Bunker Hill -most prominent of the County
Hilljack Hill
Oxbow Lagoon (Tippy SP).
Dead Bayou (located approximately 1/4 mile north of the state park boat landing merging with the river on the east side).
The Headquarters -South Beardstown.
Education
- Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation
Franklin Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Pulaski County Public Library in Winamac.[6]
Political districts
- Indiana's 2nd congressional district
- State House District 20
- State Senate District 5
References
- United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- United States Board on Geographic Names (GNIS)
- IndianaMap
External links
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