Welcome!
Welcome to the Franklin Township website. Established in 1865, Franklin
Township serves the citizens of Northeastern Franklin County, Kansas, and
includes the incorporated city of Wellsville and the unincorporated town of
LeLoup.
Located in the Northeast corner of Franklin County, Kansas, Franklin
Township is 35.5 square miles in size. With 2,552 people (2000 census),
Franklin Township is the most populated township in Franklin County. For a
township map click here.
Through property taxes collected, the Township provides fire protection for
Northeastern Franklin County and Northwestern Miami County through an
agreement with Miami County Fire District No. 1. The Township's authority is
granted by Chapter 80 of the Kansas Statutes.
The Township Board consists of the Township Trustee, Township Treasurer and
Township Clerk. All Board members are elected to four year terms by the citizens
of the Township. Board meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month
and the public is encouraged to attend.
Next Board Meeting
The next meeting of the
Franklin Township Board will be
August 9, 2010 at 7 PM.
The meeting will be held at the
Wellsville Fire Station, 730 S
Main St, and is open to the
public.
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