Laurel Township, Franklin County, Indiana
Laurel Township is one of thirteen townships in Franklin County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,400, down from 1,634 at 2010.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 1,760 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,412 | −19.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,209 | −14.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,294 | 7.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,285 | −0.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,284 | −0.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,662 | 29.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,625 | −2.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,509 | −7.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,739 | 15.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,462 | −15.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,650 | 12.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,634 | −1.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,400 | −14.3% | |
| Source: US Decennial Census | |||
History
Laurel Township was established in 1845.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 31.74 square miles (82.2 km), of which 31.5 square miles (82 km) (or 99.24%) is land and 0.23 square miles (0.60 km) (or 0.72%) is water. 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.