Country United States County Boone Local time Wednesday 7:25 PM Area code 573 | State Missouri GNIS feature ID 766332 Population 41,475 (2012) | |
Weather 14°C, Wind SE at 5 km/h, 26% Humidity Area 208.8 km² (208 km² Land / 78 ha Water) Points of interest Stephens Lake Park, Albert Oakland Park, Francis Quadrangle Historic D, Grindstone Nature Area, Flat Branch Park Colleges and Universities University of Missouri, Stephens College, Trulaske College of Business, Missouri School of Journalism, Paul Mitchell The Scho | ||
Columbia Township is one of ten townships in Boone County, Missouri, USA. As of 2012, its population was 41,475. The township contains the eastern half of the City of Columbia including most of the original (downtown) area.
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Map of Columbia Township, MO, USA
History
Columbia Township was established in 1821. Settled mainly by settlers from the upland south (Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee), the township was named after its original city Columbia, founded along the Flat Branch and county seat of Boone County.
Geography
Columbia Township covers an area of 80.6 square miles (209 km2) and is located in central and eastern Boone County. The township contains one incorporated settlement: Columbia. The unincorperated community of Shaw is also within the bounds. Hydrologically, the area is mainly drained by Hinkson Creek. Other waterways include: the Flat Branch, Grindstone Creek, Gans Creek, and Clear Creek.