Whitewater Township, Franklin County, Indiana

Whitewater Township is one of thirteen townships in Franklin County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,684.[3]

Whitewater Township
Snow Hill Covered Bridge
Location of Whitewater Township in Franklin County
Coordinates: 39°20′55″N 84°52′18″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyFranklin
Government
  TypeIndiana township
Area
  Total35.21 sq mi (91.2 km2)
  Land34.98 sq mi (90.6 km2)
  Water0.23 sq mi (0.6 km2)
Elevation889 ft (271 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total2,684
  Density76.7/sq mi (29.6/km2)
FIPS code18-84068[2]
GNIS feature ID454057

History

Whitewater Township was created in 1816.[4]

The Snow Hill Covered Bridge and Salmon Turrell Farmstead are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[5]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.21 square miles (91.2 km2), of which 34.98 square miles (90.6 km2) (or 99.35%) is land and 0.23 square miles (0.60 km2) (or 0.65%) is water.[3]

Unincorporated towns

(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Major highways

Cemeteries

The township contains two cemeteries: Otwell and Snow.

References


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