Platte Township, Andrew County, Missouri
Platte Township is one of ten townships in Andrew County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 426.[3]
Platte Township | |
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| Coordinates: 40°04′26″N 094°42′46″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Andrew |
| Area | |
| • Total | 57.07 sq mi (147.82 km2) |
| • Land | 56.63 sq mi (146.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.44 sq mi (1.14 km2) 0.77% |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 426 |
| • Density | 8/sq mi (2.9/km2) |
| FIPS code | 29-58106[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0766228 |
Platte Township was established in 1846, and named after the Platte River.[4]
Geography
Platte Township covers an area of 57.07 square miles (147.8 km2) and contains one incorporated settlement, Rea.
The streams of Clear Creek and Hickory Creek run through this township.
Transportation
Platte Township contains two airports: Fairbanks Airport and Hannah Airport.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Platte township, Andrew County, Missouri". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved June 21, 2013.
- "Andrew County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2016.CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (link)
External links
Municipalities and communities of Andrew County, Missouri, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Missouri highlighting Andrew County | |
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