Eden Township is a

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. As of the 2000 census, its population was 279.

Geography

Eden Township covers an area of 36.17 square miles (93.67 square kilometers); of this, 0.03 square miles (0.09 square kilometers) or 0.1 percent is water. The streams of Britton Branch and McGruder Creek run through this township.

Unincorporated towns

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(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships

* Center Township (north) * High Point Township (northeast) * Woodland Township (east) * Morgan Township (southeast) * Hamilton Township (south) * New Buda Township (southwest) * Burrell Township (west) * Decatur Township (northwest) * Leon Township (northwest)

Cemeteries

The township contains eight cemeteries: Bethel, Campbell, Chastain, County Home, Hatfield, Manchester, Meek and Mount Tabor.

Major highways

* U.S. Route 69

Climate

This region has significant seasonal temperature differences, going from warm summers to very cold winters. There is precipitation year-round, and snowfall occurs in almost areas. Most summer rainfall occurs during thunderstorms and a very occasional tropical system. Area is only classified as

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because it is not dry enough to be classified as

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References

U.S. Board on Geographic Names (GNIS)

United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files

External links

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