Liberty Township, Bollinger County, Missouri Explained

Official Name:Liberty Township
Settlement Type:Township
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Missouri
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Bollinger
Area Total Km2:237.02
Area Land Km2:236.8
Area Water Km2:0.22
Area Total Sq Mi:91.51
Area Land Sq Mi:91.43
Area Water Sq Mi:0.09
Area Water Percent:0.09
Population As Of:2010
Population Total:1371
Population Density Km2:14.98
Population Density Sq Mi:24.11
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:137
Elevation Ft:449
Coordinates:37.1958°N -89.9647°W
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:29-41960[2]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0766323

Liberty Township is one of eight townships in Bollinger County, Missouri, USA.[3] As of the 2000 U.S. Census, its population was 1,224. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, its population had increased to 1,371. Liberty Township covers an area of 91.51sqmi.

Demographics

As of the 2010 U.S. Census, there were 1,371 people living in the township. The population density was 14.98sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 627 housing units in the township. The racial makeup of the township was 98.61% White, 0.51% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.22% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. Approximately 0.51% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Geography

Incorporated Areas

The township contains no incorporated settlements.

Unincorporated Areas

The township contains the unincorporated areas and historical communities of Dongola, Drum, Glennon, Hahn, Sank, and Schlatitz.

Cemeteries

The township contains the following six cemeteries: Cane Creek, Crites, Frazier, Kellion, Mansion, Mansker, and Wayne.

Streams

The streams of Cane Creek, Clubb Creek, Dry Creek, Gizzard Creek, Hawker Creek, Malone Creek, Perkins Creek, and Virgin Creek flow through Liberty Township. Other bodies of water located in the township include the Diversion Headwater Channel, Virgin Creek Lake, and Whippoorwill Lake.

Landmarks

Administrative Districts

School Districts

Political Districts

References

  1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  2. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
  3. Web site: Liberty township, Bollinger County, Missouri (MO) Detailed Profile.

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