[4] Laurel Township was established in 1845.

[6] According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 31.74 square miles (82.2 km2), of which 31.5 square miles (82 km2) (or 99.24%) is land and 0.23 square miles (0.60 km2) (or 0.72%) is water.

The township contains three cemeteries: Gobel, Jenks and North.

Laurel Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Franklin County Public Library District in Brookville.

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