Spring Township, Butler County, Kansas Explained

Spring 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 Km2:93.94
Area Land Km2:93.81
Area Water Km2:0.13
Area Total Sq Mi:36.27
Area Land Sq Mi:36.22
Area Water Sq Mi:0.05
Area Water Percent:0.14
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:1566
Population Density Km2:16.7
Population Density Sq Mi:43.2
Elevation M:395
Elevation Ft:1296
Coordinates:37.6944°N -96.8808°W
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:0474827

Spring Township is a township in Butler County, Kansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,566.

History

Spring Township was organized in 1871. It was named on account of its numerous springs.[1]

Geography

Spring Township covers an area of 36.27sqmi and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Butts-Wakefield and Garrison.

The stream of Turkey Creek runs through this township.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: History of Butler County Kansas . Standard Publishing Company . Mooney, Vol. P. . 1916 . 213.