Benton Township, Butler County, Kansas

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

Benton Township
Township
Location in Butler County
Coordinates: 37°46′00″N 097°05′56″W
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyButler
Area
 • Total36.09 sq mi (93.47 km2)
 • Land36.09 sq mi (93.47 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation
1,355 ft (413 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total2,211
 • Density61.3/sq mi (23.7/km2)
GNIS feature ID0473879

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.

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See also
  • List of Kansas townships

Further reading
See also: List of books about Butler County, Kansas

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



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