Burrton Township, Harvey County, Kansas

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Burrton Township
Map highlighting Burrton Township, Harvey County, Kansas.svg
Location in Harvey County
Coordinates: 38°02′35″N097°38′51″W / 38.04306°N 97.64750°W / 38.04306; -97.64750
Country United States
State Kansas
County Harvey
Area
  Total36.05 sq mi (93.38 km2)
  Land35.99 sq mi (93.22 km2)
  Water0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2)  0.17%
Elevation
1,450 ft (442 m)
Population
 (2000)
  Total1,143
  Density31.8/sq mi (12.3/km2)
GNIS feature ID 0473675
Website County Website

Burrton Township is a township in Harvey County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,143.

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History

Burrton Township was named for I. T. Burr, a railroad official. [1]

Geography

Burrton Township covers an area of 36.05 square miles (93.4 km2) and contains one incorporated settlement, Burrton.

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References

  1. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp.  204.

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