| Franklin Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Location in Decatur County | |
| Coordinates: 40°51′21″N93°43′48″W / 40.85583°N 93.73000°W Coordinates: 40°51′21″N93°43′48″W / 40.85583°N 93.73000°W | |
| Country |  |
| State |  |
| County | Decatur |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.19 sq mi (93.74 km2) |
| • Land | 36.17 sq mi (93.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) 0.07% |
| Elevation | 1,096 ft (334 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 370 |
| • Density | 10.2/sq mi (4/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0467853 |
Franklin Township is a township in Decatur County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 370.
A civil township is a widely used unit of local government in the United States that is subordinate to a county. The term town is used in New England, New York, and Wisconsin to refer to the equivalent of the civil township in these states. Specific responsibilities and the degree of autonomy vary based on each state. Civil townships are distinct from survey townships, but in states that have both, the boundaries often coincide and may completely geographically subdivide a county. The U.S. Census Bureau classifies civil townships as minor civil divisions. Currently, there are 20 states with civil townships.
Decatur County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,457. The county seat is Leon. This county is named for Stephen Decatur, Jr., a hero in the War of 1812.
Iowa is a state in the Midwestern United States, bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River to the west. It is bordered by six states; Wisconsin to the northeast, Illinois to the east, Missouri to the south, Nebraska to the west, South Dakota to the northwest and Minnesota to the north.
