Laurel Township, Franklin County, Indiana

Laurel Township is one of thirteen townships in Franklin County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,400, down from 1,634 at 2010.

History
Laurel Township was established in 1845.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 31.74 sqmi, of which 31.5 sqmi (or 99.24%) is land and 0.23 sqmi (or 0.72%) is water. Triple Lakes is in this township.

Cities and towns

 * Laurel

Unincorporated towns

 * Midway

Adjacent townships

 * Columbia Township, Fayette County (north)
 * Jackson Township, Fayette County (northeast)
 * Blooming Grove Township (east)
 * Metamora Township (southeast)
 * Salt Creek Township (southwest)
 * Posey Township (west)
 * Orange Township, Fayette County (northwest)

Major highways

 * U.S. Route 52
 * Indiana State Road 121

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.