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Spring Township, Butler County, Kansas

Coordinates: 37°41′40″N 096°52′51″W / 37.69444°N 96.88083°W / 37.69444; -96.88083
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Spring Township
Location in Butler County
Location in Butler County
Coordinates: 37°41′40″N 096°52′51″W / 37.69444°N 96.88083°W / 37.69444; -96.88083
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

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

Geography

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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

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References

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