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Laurel Township is one of thirteen townships in Franklin County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,634.[3]

Laurel Township
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 (0.6 km2)
Elevation [1]	709 ft (216 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	1,634
• Density	51.9/sq mi (20.0/km2)
FIPS code	18-42390[2]
GNIS feature ID	453544

History

Laurel Township was established in 1845.[4]

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.[3] 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.[5]

References

• "Laurel Township, Franklin County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-09-24.
• United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files

External links

• Indiana Township Association
• United Township Association of Indiana

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