Franklin Township, Grant County, Indiana
Franklin Township is a township in Grant County, Indiana. About 7,041 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 36.1 sq mi (93.4 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 7,041 ± 25
- County
- Grant County
- School district
- Oak Hill United School Corporation
- Land area
- 36.1 sq mi (93.4 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $45,345 ± $8,792
- Median home value
- $87,800 ± $8,657
- Water area
- 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
- State
- Indiana
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1805325378
- Coordinates (central point)
- 40.522900, -85.730702
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Sims Township5.0 mi west
- Pleasant Township5.9 mi north
- Center Township6.1 mi east
- Mill Township6.6 mi southeast
- Liberty Township6.8 mi south
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Franklin Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Grant County, largest first
- Center Township21,543 people
- Mill Township10,386 people
- Pleasant Township6,970 people
- Jefferson Township5,670 people
- Fairmount Township3,961 people
- Washington Township3,410 people
- Monroe Township1,786 people
- Van Buren Township1,664 people
- Sims Township1,514 people
- Richland Township1,138 people
- Liberty Township823 people
- Green Township389 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Grant County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Franklin Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 4 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 17 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:11 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 8:18 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:15 PM around December 8
- Latest sunset
- 9:17 PM around June 27
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 8:04 AM | 5:40 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:36 AM | 6:17 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:54 AM | 7:49 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 7:04 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May 15 | 6:26 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:11 AM | 9:15 PM | 15 h 4 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:25 AM | 9:12 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:53 AM | 8:40 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:23 AM | 7:52 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:53 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:29 AM | 5:25 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:59 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 17 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
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