Franklin Township is one of fifteen townships in DeKalb County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,367, up from 1,182 at the 2010 census, and it contained 510 housing units.

History

Franklin Township was organized in 1837, making it the oldest township in DeKalb County.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.18 square miles (91.1 km), of which 35.11 square miles (90.9 km) (or 99.80%) is land and 0.07 square miles (0.18 km) (or 0.20%) is water. Terry Lake is in this township.

Cities and towns

• Hamilton (south quarter)

Unincorporated towns

• Taylor Corner

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

Adjacent townships

• Otsego Township, Steuben County (north)
• Richland Township, Steuben County (northeast)
• Troy Township (east)
• Stafford Township (southeast)
• Wilmington Township (south)
• Grant Township (southwest)
• Smithfield Township (west)
• Steuben Township, Steuben County (northwest)

Major highways

• Indiana State Road 1
• Indiana State Road 427

Cemeteries

The township contains one cemetery, Rude.