Franklin Township, Harrison County, Indiana
Franklin Township is a township in Harrison County, Indiana. About 4,174 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 34.4 sq mi (89.1 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 4,174 ± 21
- County
- Harrison County
- School district
- Lanesville Community School Corporation
- Land area
- 34.4 sq mi (89.1 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $95,686 ± $9,216
- Median home value
- $258,000 ± $18,774
- Water area
- 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²)
- State
- Indiana
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1806125396
- Coordinates (central point)
- 38.233725, -86.007542
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.
Census place in Franklin Township
- Lanesville (town)944 people
This place’s central point lies inside Franklin Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Franklin Township, Floyd County5.4 mi east
- Georgetown Township, Floyd County5.5 mi northeast
- Jackson Township6.1 mi northwest
- Webster Township6.9 mi south
- Posey Township7.3 mi south
- Harrison Township8.8 mi west
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 Harrison County, largest first
- Harrison Township13,545 people
- Jackson Township6,002 people
- Morgan Township4,039 people
- Posey Township2,855 people
- Spencer Township2,091 people
- Blue River Township1,982 people
- Webster Township1,709 people
- Boone Township1,456 people
- Taylor Township744 people
- Heth Township721 people
- Washington Township541 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Harrison County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Franklin Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 50 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 31 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:20 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 8:15 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:23 PM around December 7
- Latest sunset
- 9:11 PM around June 28
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 | 7:59 AM | 5:47 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:34 AM | 6:22 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:55 AM | 7:51 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 7:08 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May 15 | 6:33 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:20 AM | 9:09 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:32 AM | 9:06 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:58 AM | 8:37 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:25 AM | 7:52 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:52 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:25 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:53 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 31 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.
Before using this answer on a form
A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Harrison County or the local office.
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