Marion Township, Douglas County, Kansas Explained

Marion Township
Settlement Type:Township
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kansas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Douglas
Area Total Km2:186.29
Area Land Km2:185.32
Area Water Km2:0.96
Area Total Sq Mi:71.93
Area Land Sq Mi:71.55
Area Water Sq Mi:0.37
Area Water Percent:0.52
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:836
Population Density Km2:4.5
Population Density Sq Mi:11.7
Elevation M:335
Elevation Ft:1099
Coordinates:38.8056°N -95.4281°W
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:0479476

Marion Township is a township in Douglas County, Kansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 836. It was named after the former town of Marion which in turn was named after Francis Marion.

Geography

Marion Township covers an area of 71.93sqmi and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains five cemeteries: Appanoose, Colyer, Dodder, Rock Creek and Twin Mound.

Adjacent townships

Towns and settlements

Although these towns may not be incorporated or populated, they are still placed on maps produced by the county.

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Notes and References

  1. News: Knox. Ron. Time is Running Out for Historic Structure. January 28, 2018. Lawrence Journal-World. May 14, 2006.