Franklin Township, Putnam County, Indiana

Franklin Township is one of thirteen townships in Putnam County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,609 (down from 1,690 at 2010 ) and it contained 715 housing units.

History
The Samuel Brown House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 34.4 sqmi, of which 34.38 sqmi (or 99.94%) is land and 0.02 sqmi (or 0.06%) is water.

Cities and towns

 * Roachdale (partial)

Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
 * Carpentersville at 39.8056°N, -86.80556°W
 * Fincastle at 39.8081°N, -86.89501°W
 * Raccoon at 39.85616°N, -86.8964°W

Education
Township residents are served by the Roachdale-Franklin Township Public Library.