Franklin Township, Grant County, Indiana

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 36.07 sqmi, of which 36.06 sqmi (or 99.97%) is land and 0.01 sqmi (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
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
 * Herbst
 * Kiley
 * Michaelsville
 * Roseburg
 * Westwood Square

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.

Airports and landing strips

 * Marion Municipal Airport