Franklin Township, Franklin County, Kansas
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Franklin Township | |
|---|---|
 Location in Franklin County | |
| Coordinates: 38°41′30″N 095°06′01″W / 38.69167°N 95.10028°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Franklin |
| Established | 1865 |
| Area | |
• Total | 35.48 sq mi (91.88 km2) |
| • Land | 35.3 sq mi (91.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.19 sq mi (0.48 km2) 0.52% |
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 3,080 |
| • Density | 87.3/sq mi (33.7/km2) |
| Zip Code | 66092 |
| Area code | 785 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0479378 |
| Website | Official Website |
Franklin Township is a township in Franklin County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 3,080. It is the most populated township in Franklin County.
Franklin Township covers an area of 35.47 square miles (91.9 km2) and contains one incorporated settlement, Wellsville. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Wellsville.
Fire District
On November 6, 2012, voters approved the creation of the Wellsville Fire District which combined the Franklin Township Fire Department and the City of Wellsville Fire Department. The new fire district became fully operational on January 1, 2014. The fire district board consists of the three members of the Franklin Township Board of Trustees and one member appointed by the City of Wellsville.
