Benton Township is a township in Butler County, Kansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,211.
Benton Township | |
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![]() Location in Butler County | |
Coordinates: 37°46′00″N 097°05′56″W / 37.76667°N 97.09889°W | |
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 |
History
editBenton Township was organized in 1872. It was named for Thomas Benton Murdock, a state politician.[1][2]
Geography
editBenton 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
editBenton Township contains one airport or landing strip, Benton Airport.
See also
editFurther reading
editReferences
edit- ^ Mooney, Vol. P. (1916). History of Butler County Kansas. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 100.
- ^ Heim, Michael (2007). Exploring Kansas Highways. Exploring America's Highway. p. 12. ISBN 978-0-9744358-8-6.
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