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Spring Township, Butler County, Kansas

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Spring Township
Location in Butler County
Location in Butler County
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyButler
Area
 • Total36.27 sq mi (93.94 km2)
 • Land36.22 sq mi (93.81 km2)
 • Water0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2)  0.14%
Elevation
1,296 ft (395 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total1,566
 • Density43.2/sq mi (16.7/km2)
GNIS feature ID0474827

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 36.27 square miles (93.9 km2) 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.

Further reading

References

  1. ^ Mooney, Vol. P. (1916). History of Butler County Kansas. Standard Publishing Company. p. 213.