Laurel Township, Franklin County, Indiana
Township in Indiana, United States
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Laurel Township is one of thirteen townships in Franklin County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,400,[3] down from 1,634 at 2010.[4]
Laurel Township | |
|---|---|
Location of Laurel Township in Franklin County | |
| Coordinates: 39°29′03″N 85°11′28″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Franklin |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
• Total | 31.74 sq mi (82.2 km2) |
| • Land | 31.5 sq mi (82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,400 |
| • Density | 44/sq mi (17/km2) |
| FIPS code | 18-42390[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 453544 |
History
Laurel Township was established in 1845.[6]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 31.74 square miles (82.2 km2), of which 31.5 square miles (82 km2) (or 99.24%) is land and 0.23 square miles (0.60 km2) (or 0.72%) is water.[4] Triple Lakes is in this township.
Cities and towns
Unincorporated towns
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
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.[7]
