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Benton Township is one of ten townships in Andrew County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,020.[3]

Benton Township, Missouri
Township
Coordinates: 40°04′26″N 094°50′44″W
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountyAndrew
Area
 • Total49.97 sq mi (129.43 km2)
 • Land49.61 sq mi (128.49 km2)
 • Water0.36 sq mi (0.94 km2)  0.73%
Elevation
[1]
935 ft (285 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total1,020
 • Density20/sq mi (7.9/km2)
FIPS code29-04564[2]
GNIS feature ID0766220

The township was named after Thomas Hart Benton, a senator from Missouri.[4]


Geography


Benton Township covers an area of 50.0 square miles (129.4 km2) and contains two incorporated settlements: Bolckow and Rosendale.

The streams of Kellog Branch, Lower Neely Branch, Riggin Branch, Upper Neely Branch and White Cloud Creek run through this township.


Transportation


Benton Township contains one airport, Furst Landing Strip.


References


  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Benton township, Andrew County, Missouri". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved June 20, 2013.
  4. "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.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)



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