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Grand River Township, Bates County, Missouri
Grand River Township is one of twenty-four townships in Bates County, Missouri, and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area within the USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 251. Grand River Township was established in 1870, and named after the Grand River. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, Grand River Township covers an area of 25.06 square miles (64.9 square kilometers). Unincorporated towns * Altona at (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.) Adjacent townships * Dayton Township, Cass County (north) * Mingo Township (east) * Spruce Township (southeast) * Shawnee Township (south) * Mound Township (southwest) * Deer Creek Township (west) * Austin Township, Cass County (northwest) School districts * Adrian County R-III * Ballard R-II * Cass County R-V Political districts * Missouri's 4th congressional district Missouri's 4th congressional district comprises west central Missouri. It stretches fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Civil Township
A civil township is a widely used unit of local government in the United States that is subordinate to a county, most often in the northern and midwestern parts of the country. The term town is used in New England, New York, and Wisconsin to refer to the equivalent of the civil township in these states; Minnesota uses "town" officially but often uses it and "township" interchangeably. Specific responsibilities and the degree of autonomy vary based on each state. Civil townships are distinct from survey townships, but in states that have both, the boundaries often coincide and may completely geographically subdivide a county. The U.S. Census Bureau classifies civil townships as minor civil divisions. Currently, there are 20 states with civil townships. Township functions are generally overseen by a governing board (the name varies from state to state) and a clerk, trustee, or mayor (in New Jersey and the metro townships of Utah). Township officers frequently include justice of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Altona, Missouri
Altona is an unincorporated community in Bates County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. History Altona was platted in 1860, and named after Altoona, Pennsylvania Altoona is a city in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It is the principal city of the Altoona Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). The population was 43,963 at the time of the 2020 Census, making it the eighteenth most populous city in Pennsylvania. ..., the native home of a first settler. A post office called Altona was established in 1868, and remained in operation until 1920. References Unincorporated communities in Bates County, Missouri Unincorporated communities in Missouri {{BatesCountyMO-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Missouri's 4th Congressional District
Missouri's 4th congressional district comprises west central Missouri. It stretches from Columbia to the southern suburbs of Kansas City, including a sliver of Kansas City itself. The district is predominantly rural and relatively conservative; George W. Bush defeated John Kerry 64% to 35% in the 2004 election and John McCain defeated Barack Obama 61% to 38% in the 2008 election. The district is currently represented by Vicky Hartzler, a Republican. She was first elected in the 2010 election, defeating 34-year Democratic incumbent Ike Skelton. This district had historically been a Democratic Party stronghold. Antipathy to the Republican Party had its origins in the American Civil War and the infamous General Order 11. The Union Army ordered evacuation of the county in an attempt to reduce support for and the power of bushwhacker guerrillas. After the Civil War, there was disfranchisement of white males (mostly Democrats) who had been active for the Confederacy until t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Austin Township, Cass County, Missouri
Austin Township is an inactive township in Cass County, in the U.S. state of Missouri Missouri is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. Ranking 21st in land area, it is bordered by eight states (tied for the most with Tennessee): Iowa to the north, Illinois, Kentucky and Tennessee to the east, Arkansas t .... Austin Township was established in 1872, taking its name from the community of Austin, Missouri. References Townships in Missouri Townships in Cass County, Missouri {{CassCountyMO-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deer Creek Township, Bates County, Missouri
Deer Creek Township is one of twenty-four townships in Bates County, Missouri, and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area within the USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,162. The township was named for a nearby creek of the same name where deer were abundant. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, Deer Creek Township covers an area of 31.71 square miles (82.12 square kilometers); of this, 31.67 square miles (82.03 square kilometers, 99.89 percent) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers, 0.1 percent) is water. Cities, towns, villages * Adrian (partial) Unincorporated towns * Coleville at * Crescent Hill at (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.) Adjacent townships * Austin Township, Cass County (north) * Grand River Township (east) * Shawnee Township (southeast) * Mound Township (south) * Elkhart Township (southwest) * East Boone Township (west) Cemeteries The township contains Cresce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mound Township, Bates County, Missouri
Mound Township is one of twenty-four townships in Bates County, Missouri, and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area within the USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 819. Mound Township was named for the mounds within its borders. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, Mound Township covers an area of 36.23 square miles (93.82 square kilometers); of this, 36.13 square miles (93.59 square kilometers, 99.75 percent) is land and 0.09 square miles (0.23 square kilometers, 0.25 percent) is water. Cities, towns, villages * Adrian (partial) * Passaic Adjacent townships * Deer Creek Township (north) * Grand River Township (northeast) * Shawnee Township (east) * Summit Township (southeast) * Mount Pleasant Township (south) * Charlotte Township (southwest) * Elkhart Township (west) * East Boone Township (northwest) Major highways * U.S. Route 71 Landmarks * City Park * Grove Street School districts * Adrian County R-III * Butler R-V School D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shawnee Township, Bates County, Missouri
Shawnee Township is one of twenty-four townships in Bates County, Missouri, and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area within the USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 277. Shawnee Township has the name of the Shawnee Indians. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, Shawnee Township covers an area of 35.82 square miles (92.76 square kilometers); of this, 35.76 square miles (92.61 square kilometers, 99.84 percent) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.15 square kilometers, 0.16 percent) is water. Adjacent townships * Grand River Township (north) * Mingo Township (northeast) * Spruce Township (east) * Deepwater Township (southeast) * Summit Township (south) * Mount Pleasant Township (southwest) * Mound Township (west) * Deer Creek Township (northwest) Cemeteries The township contains these three cemeteries: Cloud, France and Nichols. School districts * Adrian County R-III * Ballard R-II * Butler R-V School District Political districts * Mis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spruce Township, Bates County, Missouri
Spruce Township is one of twenty-four townships in Bates County, Missouri, and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area within the USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 288. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, Spruce Township covers an area of 36.13 square miles (93.56 square kilometers). Unincorporated towns * Ballard at * Johnstown at (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.) Adjacent townships * Mingo Township (north) * White Oak Township, Henry County (northeast) * Walker Township, Henry County (east) * Deepwater Township, Henry County (southeast) * Deepwater Township (south) * Summit Township (southwest) * Shawnee Township (west) * Grand River Township (northwest) Cemeteries The township contains these three cemeteries: Antioch, Poage and Walnut Grove. School districts * Ballard R-II Political districts * Missouri's 4th congressional district Missouri's 4th congressional district comprises w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mingo Township, Bates County, Missouri
Mingo Township is one of twenty-four townships in Bates County, Missouri, and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area within the USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 235. The township takes its name from Mingo Creek. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, Mingo Township covers an area of 25.86 square miles (66.99 square kilometres); of this, 25.82 square miles (66.87 square kilometres, 99.82 percent) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.12 square kilometres, 0.18 percent) is water. Unincorporated towns * Mayesburg at (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.) Adjacent townships * Sherman Township, Cass County (north) * White Oak Township, Henry County (east) * Walker Township, Henry County (southeast) * Spruce Township (south) * Shawnee Township (southwest) * Grand River Township (west) * Dayton Township, Cass County (northwest) Cemeteries The township contains these four cemeteries: Cove Creek, Earheart, Gra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dayton Township, Cass County, Missouri
Dayton Township is an inactive township in Cass County, in the U.S. state of Missouri Missouri is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. Ranking 21st in land area, it is bordered by eight states (tied for the most with Tennessee): Iowa to the north, Illinois, Kentucky and Tennessee to the east, Arkansas t .... Dayton Township was originally called Page Township; the present name is after the community of Dayton, Missouri. References Townships in Missouri Townships in Cass County, Missouri {{CassCountyMO-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau (USCB), officially the Bureau of the Census, is a principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, responsible for producing data about the American people and economy. The Census Bureau is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce and its director is appointed by the President of the United States. The Census Bureau's primary mission is conducting the U.S. census every ten years, which allocates the seats of the U.S. House of Representatives to the states based on their population. The bureau's various censuses and surveys help allocate over $675 billion in federal funds every year and it assists states, local communities, and businesses make informed decisions. The information provided by the census informs decisions on where to build and maintain schools, hospitals, transportation infrastructure, and police and fire departments. In addition to the decennial census, the Census Bureau continually conducts over 130 surveys and programs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Sovereign States
The following is a list providing an overview of sovereign states around the world with information on their status and recognition of their sovereignty. The 206 listed states can be divided into three categories based on membership within the United Nations System: 193 UN member states, 2 UN General Assembly non-member observer states, and 11 other states. The ''sovereignty dispute'' column indicates states having undisputed sovereignty (188 states, of which there are 187 UN member states and 1 UN General Assembly non-member observer state), states having disputed sovereignty (16 states, of which there are 6 UN member states, 1 UN General Assembly non-member observer state, and 9 de facto states), and states having a special political status (2 states, both in free association with New Zealand). Compiling a list such as this can be a complicated and controversial process, as there is no definition that is binding on all the members of the community of nations concerni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
