Springfield Township, Franklin County, Indiana

Springfield Township is one of thirteen townships in Franklin County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,156.[3]

Springfield Township
Township
Location of Springfield Township in Franklin County
Location of Springfield Township in Franklin County
Coordinates: 39°25′44″N 84°52′15″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyFranklin
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total35.62 sq mi (92.3 km2)
 • Land35.57 sq mi (92.1 km2)
 • Water0.06 sq mi (0.2 km2)
Elevation
[1]
1,007 ft (307 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total1,156
 • Density32.5/sq mi (12.5/km2)
FIPS code18-72134[2]
GNIS feature ID453865

History

Springfield Township was established in 1817.[4] 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.[5]

The Joseph Shafer Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.[6]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.62 square miles (92.3 km2), of which 35.57 square miles (92.1 km2) (or 99.86%) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km2) (or 0.17%) is water.[3]

Cities and towns

Unincorporated towns

(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Major highways

Cemeteries

The township contains five cemeteries: Asbury, Big Cedar Grove, Conn, James, Mount Carmel and Springfield.

References
  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. 142.
  5. Reifel, August Jacob (1915). History of Franklin County, Indiana. Windmill Publications. pp. 144.
  6. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.


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