Clinton Township, Douglas County, Kansas

Clinton Township
Township
Location in Douglas County
Location in Douglas County
Coordinates: 38°54′00″N 095°24′31″W / 38.90000°N 95.40861°W / 38.90000; -95.40861
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyDouglas
Area
 • Total40.63 sq mi (105.22 km2)
 • Land30.71 sq mi (79.54 km2)
 • Water9.92 sq mi (25.68 km2)  24.41%
Elevation
935 ft (285 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total531
 • Density17.3/sq mi (6.7/km2)
GNIS feature ID0479495

Clinton Township is a township in Douglas County, Kansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 531. It took its name from Clinton, Illinois.[1]

Geography

Clinton Township covers an area of 40.63 square miles (105.2 km2) and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Clinton.

The stream of Elk Creek runs through this township.

Adjacent Townships

Towns and Settlements

Although these towns may not be incorporated or populated, they are still placed on maps produced by the county.

  • Clinton, located at 38°54′42″N 95°23′26″W / 38.91167°N 95.39056°W / 38.91167; -95.39056

Places of interest

  • The Clinton Lake Museum, outside of Clinton near Bloomington Beach, features photographs and histories of small towns that used to be in the area. It also has an exhibit on the Underground Railroad.
  • Saunder's Mound, in the Clinton Lake Overlook Park, was once a popular gathering spot for the former town of Sigil and was used for picnics and fireworks.

References

  1. ^ "Profile for Clinton, Kansas". ePodunk. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
  • USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)

External links

  • US-Counties.com
  • City-Data.com


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