Franklin Township, DeKalb County, Indiana

Franklin Township is one of fifteen townships in DeKalb County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,367, up from 1,182 at the 2010 census, and it contained 510 housing units.

History
Franklin Township was organized in 1837, making it the oldest township in DeKalb County.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.18 sqmi, of which 35.11 sqmi (or 99.80%) is land and 0.07 sqmi (or 0.20%) is water. Terry Lake is in this township.

Cities and towns

 * Hamilton (south quarter)

Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
 * Taylor Corner

Adjacent townships

 * Otsego Township, Steuben County (north)
 * Richland Township, Steuben County (northeast)
 * Troy Township (east)
 * Stafford Township (southeast)
 * Wilmington Township (south)
 * Grant Township (southwest)
 * Smithfield Township (west)
 * Steuben Township, Steuben County (northwest)

Major highways

 * [[Image:Indiana 1.svg|25px]] Indiana State Road 1
 * [[Image:Indiana 427.svg|25px]] Indiana State Road 427

Cemeteries
The township contains one cemetery, Rude.