Laurel Township, Franklin County, Indiana

Laurel Township is one of thirteen townships in Franklin County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,634.[3]

Laurel Township
Township
Location of Laurel Township in Franklin County
Location of Laurel Township in Franklin County
Coordinates: 39°29′03″N 85°11′28″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyFranklin
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total31.74 sq mi (82.2 km2)
 • Land31.5 sq mi (82 km2)
 • Water0.23 sq mi (0.6 km2)
Elevation
[1]
709 ft (216 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total1,634
 • Density51.9/sq mi (20.0/km2)
FIPS code18-42390[2]
GNIS feature ID453544

History

Laurel Township was established in 1845.[4]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 31.74 square miles (82.2 km2), of which 31.5 square miles (82 km2) (or 99.24%) is land and 0.23 square miles (0.60 km2) (or 0.72%) is water.[3] Triple Lakes is in this township.

Cities and towns

Unincorporated towns

Adjacent townships

Major highways

Cemeteries

The township contains three cemeteries: Gobel, Jenks and North.

Education

Laurel Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Franklin County Public Library District in Brookville.[5]

References
  • "Laurel Township, Franklin County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 24, 2009.
  • United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
  4. Reifel, August Jacob (1915). History of Franklin County, Indiana. Windmill Publications. pp. 176.
  5. "Policies". Franklin County Public Library District. Retrieved March 7, 2018.


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