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Washington Township, Crawford County, Kansas

Coordinates: 37°31′09″N 094°41′21″W / 37.51917°N 94.68917°W / 37.51917; -94.68917
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Washington Township
Location in Crawford County
Location in Crawford County
Coordinates: 37°31′09″N 094°41′21″W / 37.51917°N 94.68917°W / 37.51917; -94.68917
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyCrawford
Area
 • Total60.2 sq mi (155.92 km2)
 • Land59.62 sq mi (154.43 km2)
 • Water0.58 sq mi (1.49 km2)  0.96%
Elevation
961 ft (293 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total3,501
 • Density58/sq mi (22/km2)
GNIS feature ID0469733

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

Geography

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Washington Township covers an area of 60.2 square miles (156 km2) 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

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

References

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  1. ^ "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. Retrieved October 28, 2011.
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