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.

History

Laurel Township was established in 1845.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.24%) is land and (or 0.72%) is water. Triple Lakes is in this township.

Cities and towns

Laurel

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.

References

United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files