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Clinton Township, Douglas County, Kansas

Coordinates: 38°54′00″N 095°24′31″W / 38.90000°N 95.40861°W / 38.90000; -95.40861
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Clinton Township
Location in Douglas County
Location in Douglas County
Coordinates: 38°54′00″N 095°24′31″W / 38.90000°N 95.40861°W / 38.90000; -95.40861
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyDouglas
Area
 • Total
40.63 sq mi (105.22 km2)
 • Land30.71 sq mi (79.54 km2)
 • Water9.92 sq mi (25.68 km2)  24.41%
Elevation
935 ft (285 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total
531
 • Density17.3/sq mi (6.7/km2)
GNIS feature ID0479495

Clinton Township is a township in Douglas County, Kansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 531. It took its name from Clinton, Illinois.[1]

Geography

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Clinton Township covers an area of 40.63 square miles (105.2 km2) and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Clinton.

The stream of Elk Creek runs through this township.

Adjacent Townships

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Towns and Settlements

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

Places of interest

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  • The Clinton Lake Museum, outside of Clinton near Bloomington Beach, features photographs and histories of small towns that used to be in the area. It also has an exhibit on the Underground Railroad.
  • Saunder's Mound, in the Clinton Lake Overlook Park, was once a popular gathering spot for the former town of Sigil and was used for picnics and fireworks.

References

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  1. ^ "Profile for Clinton, Kansas". ePodunk. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
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