Marion Township, Douglas County, Kansas
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Marion Township | |
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 Globe Glass Works in Globe (2009) | |
 Location in Douglas County | |
| Coordinates: 38°48′20″N 095°25′41″W / 38.80556°N 95.42806°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Douglas |
| Area | |
• Total | 71.93 sq mi (186.29 km2) |
| • Land | 71.55 sq mi (185.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) 0.52% |
| Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 845 |
| • Density | 11.8/sq mi (4.56/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0479476 |
Marion Township is a township in Douglas County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 845.
It was named after the former town of Marion which in turn was named after Francis Marion.
Geography
Marion Township covers an area of 71.93 square miles (186.3 km2) and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains five cemeteries: Appanoose, Colyer, Dodder, Rock Creek and Twin Mound.
Adjacent townships
- Clinton Township, Douglas County (north)
- Willow Springs, Douglas County (east)
- Centropolis Township, Franklin County (southeast)
- Appanoose Township, Franklin County (south)
- Junction Township, Osage County (southwest)
- Elk Township, Osage County (west)
Communities
Although these towns may not be incorporated or populated, they are still placed on maps produced by the county.
