Springfield Township, Franklin County, Indiana


Springfield Township is one of thirteen townships in Franklin County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,156.

History

Springfield Township was established in 1817. The origin of the name is unclear. Some hold it was named for a large spring where a blockhouse was to be built, while others believe it was named for a town in the East where the first settlers originated.
The Joseph Shafer Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of, of which is land and is water.

Cities and towns

The township contains five cemeteries: Asbury, Big Cedar Grove, Conn, James, Mount Carmel and Springfield.