Washington Township, Crawford County, Kansas

Washington Township
Township

Location in Crawford County
Coordinates: 37°31′09″N 094°41′21″W / 37.51917°N 94.68917°W / 37.51917; -94.68917Coordinates: 37°31′09″N 094°41′21″W / 37.51917°N 94.68917°W / 37.51917; -94.68917
Country United States
State Kansas
County Crawford
Area
 • Total 60.2 sq mi (155.92 km2)
 • Land 59.62 sq mi (154.43 km2)
 • Water 0.58 sq mi (1.49 km2)  0.96%
Elevation 961 ft (293 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 3,501
 • Density 58/sq mi (22/km2)
GNIS feature ID 0469733

Washington Township is a township in Crawford County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,501.[1]

Geography

Washington Township covers an area of 60.2 square miles (156 km2) and contains two incorporated settlements, Arma, and the larger Frontenac. According to the USGS, it contains five cemeteries: Frontenac City Cemetery located within the City of Frontenac; Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, also located within the Frontenac city limits; Garden of Memories, located 3 miles north of Frontenac on US 69 Hwy; Lone Star, Rosebank, Smilie and Union Center all located in rural areas.

Transportation

Washington Township contains two airports or landing strips: Galichia Airport and Youvan Airport.

References

  1. ↑ "Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), Washington township, Crawford County, Kansas". U.S. Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2. Retrieved October 28, 2011.


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