Country United States County Butler Elevation 413 m Local time Friday 6:15 AM | State Kansas GNIS feature ID 0473879 Area 93.47 km² Population 2,211 (2000) | |
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Weather -1°C, Wind SE at 11 km/h, 67% Humidity | ||
Benton Township is a township in Butler County, Kansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,211.
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Map of Benton, KS, USA
History
Benton Township was organized in 1872. It was named for Thomas Benton Murdock, a state politician.
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.
References
Benton Township, Butler County, Kansas Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA