Benton Township, Cedar County, Missouri

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

Benton Township was established in the 1840s, taking the name of Thomas Hart Benton, a state legislator.[2]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Benton Township, Cedar County, Missouri
  2. "Cedar County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 17 September 2016.

Coordinates: 37°40′15″N 94°00′22″W / 37.6708°N 94.0061°W / 37.6708; -94.0061

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