Willow Springs Township, Douglas County, Kansas
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| Willow Springs Township | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Douglas |
| Area | |
| - Total | 54.55 sq mi (141.29 km²) |
| - Land | 54.26 sq mi (140.52 km²) |
| - Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.77 km²) 0.54% |
| Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 1,409 |
| - Density | 26/sq mi (10/km²) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0479497 |
Willow Springs Township is a township in Douglas County, Kansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,409. It was named after a small watering stop along the Santa Fe Trail.
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[edit] Geography
Willow Springs Township covers an area of 54.55 square miles and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains four cemeteries: Bethel, Flory, Sutton and Worden.
The stream of Chicken Creek runs through this township.
[edit] Adjacent Townships
- Clinton Township, Douglas County (northwest)
- Wakarusa Township, Douglas County (northeast)
- Palmyra Township, Douglas County (east)
- Hayes Township, Franklin County (southeast)
- Centropolis Township, Franklin County (southwest)
- Marion Township, Douglas County (west)
[edit] Towns and Settlements
Although these towns may not be incorporated or populated, they are still placed on maps produced by the county.
- Pleasant Grove
- Willow Springs
- Worden
[edit] Transportation
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[edit] Airports
Willow Springs Township contains one airport or landing strip, Flory Airport.
[edit] Places of Interest
- The Old German Baptist Brethren Church built in 1885. It is only one of 5 in Kansas and 56 in the country.
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