Franklin Township, Putnam County, Indiana
# Franklin Township, Putnam County, Indiana

Franklin Township is one of thirteen townships in Putnam County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,690 and it contained 720 housing units.

## History

The Samuel Brown House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.

## Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 34.4 square miles (89 $km^2),$ of which 34.38 square miles (89.0 $km^2)$ (or 99.94%) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.052 $km^2)$ (or 0.06%) is water.

### Cities and towns

* Roachdale (partial)

### Unincorporated towns

* Carpentersville at 39°48′20″N 86°48′20″W﻿ / ﻿39.8056011°N 86.8055632°W﻿ / 39.8056011; -86.8055632
* Fincastle at 39°48′29″N 86°53′42″W﻿ / ﻿39.8081005°N 86.8950090°W﻿ / 39.8081005; -86.8950090
* Raccoon at 39°51′22″N 86°53′47″W﻿ / ﻿39.8561557°N 86.8963976°W﻿ / 39.8561557; -86.8963976

(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

## Education

Township residents are served by the Roachdale-Franklin Township Public Library.

