Cole Township, Benton County, Missouri

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Cole Township is a township in Benton County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. [1] Cole Township was formed in February 1835, taking its name from Captain Stephen Cole, an Indian fighter and pioneer settler. [2]

Several streams, including Big Buffalo Creek, Byler Branch, Cole Camp Creek, Duran Creek, Feaster Branch, Lemon Branch, Ross Creek run through this township.

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cole Township, Benton County, Missouri
  2. "Benton County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved January 25, 2017.

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