Preston Township, Platte County, Missouri

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Preston Township is an inactive township in Platte County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. [1]

Preston Township was erected in 1838, taking its name from Preston Dunlap, a local judge. [2]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Preston Township, Platte County, Missouri
  2. "Platte County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 9, 2016.

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