Clifford Township, Butler County, Kansas

Clifford Township is a township in Butler County, Kansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 259.

Clifford Township
Township
Location in Butler County
Coordinates: 38°02′35″N 096°58′41″W
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyButler
Area
 • Total41.81 sq mi (108.3 km2)
 • Land41.74 sq mi (108.1 km2)
 • Water0.08 sq mi (0.2 km2)  0.18%
Elevation
1,417 ft (432 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total259
 • Density6.2/sq mi (2.4/km2)
GNIS feature ID0474376
WebsiteCounty Website

History

Clifford Township was organized in 1876.[1] The township was named for John A. Clifford, a pioneer settler.[2]

Geography

Clifford Township covers an area of 41.81 square miles (108.3 km2) and contains no incorporated settlements.

Cemeteries

The township contains the following cemeteries:

  • Clifford Cemetery (aka Pleasant Center Cemetery), located in Section 14 T23S R4E.[3]
  • Ebenezer Methodist Church Cemetery, located in Section 19 T23S R5E.[3]

Further reading
See also: List of books about Butler County, Kansas

References
  1. Mooney, Vol. P. (1916). History of Butler County Kansas. Standard Publishing Company. p. 37.
  2. Mooney, Vol. P. (1916). History of Butler County Kansas. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 112.
  3. Marion County Cemetery List. Archived May 17, 2014, at the Wayback Machine


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