Clifford Township, Butler County, Kansas Explained

Clifford Township
Settlement Type:Township
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kansas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Butler
Area Total Km2:108.3
Area Land Km2:108.1
Area Water Km2:0.2
Area Total Sq Mi:41.81
Area Land Sq Mi:41.74
Area Water Sq Mi:0.08
Area Water Percent:0.18
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:259
Population Density Km2:2.4
Population Density Sq Mi:6.2
Elevation M:432
Elevation Ft:1417
Coordinates:38.0431°N -96.9781°W
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:0474376
Website:County Website

Clifford Township is a township in Butler County, Kansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 259.

History

Clifford Township was organized in 1876.[1] The township was named for John A. Clifford, a pioneer settler.[2]

Geography

Clifford Township covers an area of 41.81sqmi and contains no incorporated settlements.

Cemeteries

The township contains the following cemeteries:

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Mooney, Vol. P.. History of Butler County Kansas. 1916. Standard Publishing Company. 37.
  2. Book: History of Butler County Kansas . Standard Publishing Company . Mooney, Vol. P. . 1916 . 112.
  3. http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/marion/library/cemetery/CemList.html Marion County Cemetery List.