Butler Township, Franklin County, Indiana
Township in Indiana, United States
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Butler Township is one of thirteen townships in Franklin County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,297,[3] down from 1,318 at 2010.[4]
Butler Township | |
|---|---|
Location of Butler Township in Franklin County | |
| Coordinates: 39°20′55″N 85°07′24″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Franklin |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
• Total | 30.36 sq mi (78.6 km2) |
| • Land | 30.28 sq mi (78.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,297 |
| • Density | 42.83/sq mi (16.54/km2) |
| FIPS code | 18-09568[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 453149 |
History
Butler Township was established in 1849. Butler Township is named after Butler County, Ohio, the native home of many of its early settlers.[6]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 30.36 square miles (78.6 km2), of which 30.28 square miles (78.4 km2) (or 99.74%) is land and 0.09 square miles (0.23 km2) (or 0.30%) is water.[4]
Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Metamora Township (north)
- Brookville Township (northeast)
- Highland Township (east)
- Adams Township, Ripley County (south)
- Ray Township (west)
- Salt Creek Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains one cemetery, Wolf Creek.
