Washington Township, Crawford County, Kansas Explained

Washington Township
Settlement Type:Township
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kansas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Crawford
Area Total Km2:155.92
Area Land Km2:154.43
Area Water Km2:1.49
Area Total Sq Mi:60.2
Area Land Sq Mi:59.62
Area Water Sq Mi:0.58
Area Water Percent:0.96
Population As Of:2010
Population Total:3501
Population Density Km2:auto
Elevation M:293
Elevation Ft:961
Coordinates:37.5192°N -94.6892°W
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:0469733

Washington Township is a township in Crawford County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,501.[1]

Geography

Washington Township covers an area of 60.2sqmi and contains two incorporated settlements, Arma, and the larger Frontenac. According to the USGS, it contains five cemeteries: Frontenac City Cemetery located within the City of Frontenac; Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, also located within the Frontenac city limits; Garden of Memories, located 3 miles north of Frontenac on US 69 Hwy; Lone Star, Rosebank, Smilie and Union Center all located in rural areas.

Transportation

Washington Township contains two airports or landing strips: Galichia Airport and Youvan Airport.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), Washington township, Crawford County, Kansas. United States Census Bureau. October 28, 2011.