Benton Township, Butler County, Kansas

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Benton Township is a township in Butler County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,211.

CountryUnited States
Elevation1,378 ft (420 m)
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Benton Township
Butler County, Kansas
Location within Butler County
Location within Butler County
Benton Township is located in Kansas
Benton Township
Benton Township
Location within Kansas
Coordinates: 37°46′00″N 097°05′56″W[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyButler
Area
  Total
36.09 sq mi (93.47 km2)
  Land36.09 sq mi (93.47 km2)
  Water0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation1,378 ft (420 m)
Population
 (2000)
  Total
2,211
  Density61.27/sq mi (23.65/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code20-06200 [1]
GNIS ID473879 [1]
WebsiteCounty website
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History

Benton Township was organized in 1872. It was named for Thomas Benton Murdock, a state politician.[2][3]

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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