Benton Township, Butler County, Kansas

Benton Township
Township

Location in Butler County
Coordinates: 37°46′00″N 097°05′56″W / 37.76667°N 97.09889°W / 37.76667; -97.09889Coordinates: 37°46′00″N 097°05′56″W / 37.76667°N 97.09889°W / 37.76667; -97.09889
Country United States
State Kansas
County Butler
Area
 • Total 36.09 sq mi (93.47 km2)
 • Land 36.09 sq mi (93.47 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation 1,355 ft (413 m)
Population (2000)
 • Total 2,211
 • Density 61.3/sq mi (23.7/km2)
GNIS feature ID 0473879

Benton Township is a township in Butler County, Kansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,211.

History

Benton Township was organized in 1872. It was named for Thomas Benton Murdock, a state politician.[1][2]

Geography

Benton Township covers an area of 36.09 square miles (93.5 km2) and contains one incorporated settlement, Benton. According to the USGS, it contains three cemeteries: Benton, Indianola and Old Benton.

Transportation

Benton Township contains one airport or landing strip, Benton Airport.

See also

Further reading

References

  1. ↑ Mooney, Vol. P. (1916). History of Butler County Kansas. Standard Publishing Company. p. 100.
  2. ↑ Heim, Michael (2007). Exploring Kansas Highways. p. 12.

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