Fletchall Township, Worth County, Missouri

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Fletchall Township is a township in north central Worth County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. [1] The county seat Grant City lies in its south and the Grand River (Missouri) runs through its eastern portion. It contains 42 sections with 6 being fractional.

Fletchall Township has the name of John Fletchall, a pioneer citizen. [2]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fletchall Township, Worth County, Missouri
  2. "Worth County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved January 3, 2017.

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