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Franklin Township

Township in Minnesota, United States

Franklin Township is a rural township in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. The township population was 2,774 at the 2000 census.2 It is headquartered in Delano.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

  • HeadquartersDelano, United States1
  • Legal formTrust3
  • Kind of organizationTrust1
  • LEI5493002GQDDB4XB03B913
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusLapsed (not renewed)3
  • Registered address8735 County Road 16 South East, 55328 Delano, United States3

Franklin Township is a rural township in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. The township population was 2,774 at the 2000 census.2

The story

Franklin Township was originally called Newport Township, and under the latter name was organized in 1858. It was soon afterwards changed to Franklin, there being another township in the state with a similar name. It was then named in honor of Benjamin Franklin. The 1871 District No. 48 School in Franklin Township is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

From Wikipedia’s article on Franklin Township, Wright County, Minnesota, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4

Timeline

  1. Jan 1, 1858Founded Franklin Township is founded3

Sources

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