Prairie Township, Audrain County, Missouri

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Prairie Township is one of eight townships in Audrain County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 932.[3]

CountryUnited States
Elevation
[1]
774 ft (236 m)
FIPS code29-59474[2]
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Prairie Township
Township
Coordinates: 39°15′44″N 091°41′41″W
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountyAudrain
Area
 • Total
79.02 sq mi (204.65 km2)
 • Land78.69 sq mi (203.80 km2)
 • Water0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2)  0.42%
Elevation
[1]
774 ft (236 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
932
 • Density12/sq mi (4.6/km2)
FIPS code29-59474[2]
GNIS feature ID0766244
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History

Prairie Township was established in 1837.[4] The township was named for prairie landscape within its borders.[5]

Geography

Prairie Township covers an area of 79.0 square miles (204.6 km2) and contains one incorporated settlement, Laddonia. It contains three cemeteries: Bean Creek, Eubank and Unity.

The streams of Bean Creek, Hazel Creek, Littleby Creek, Sandy Creek, Talleys Branch, Tattys Creek and Wildcat Creek run through this township.

Transportation

Prairie Township contains one airport or landing strip, Schlemmer Airport.

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