Lorance Township is one of eight

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. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, its population was 4,406. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the population had decreased to 4,366. Lorance Township covers . Lorance Township was established in 1827, and named in honor of John Lorance, a pioneer citizen.

Demographics

As of the 2010 U.S. Census, there were 4,366 people living in the township. The population density was . There were 1,983 housing units in the township. The racial makeup of the township was 97.50%

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, 0.62% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.25% from other races, and 1.19% from two or more races. Approximately 1.01% of the population were

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or Latino of any race.

Geography

Incorporated Areas

The township contains two incorporated settlements: Glen Allen and Marble Hill.

Unincorporated Areas

The township contains the unincorporated areas and historical communities of Laflin and Leopold.

Cemeteries

The township contains the following 17 cemeteries: Bailey, Baker, Barks, Buehler, County Memorial Park, Crader, Deck, Dry Creek, Eaker, Ebenezer, Hahn, Lessley, Myers, Perkins, Saint Johns, Shell, and Shelton.

Streams

The streams of Bear Branch, Cedar Branch, Chicken Branch, Dockins Branch, Dillard Creek, Drunken Creek, Farmer Branch, Gimlet Creek, Granny Creek, Hog Creek, Hurricane Creek, Limbaugh Branch, Little Blue Branch, Little Crooked Creek, Little Dry Creek, Opossum Creek, Sunny Brook, and Turkey Branch flow through Lorance Township. Other bodies of water located in the township include Bollinger Lake, Lake of the Hills, Lukefahr Lake, Marquis Lake, and Reed Lake.

Landmarks

*Grassy Tower *Grassy Tower Site State Public Hunting Area *Pellegrino Park

Transportation

Lorance Township contains one airport or landing strip: Twin City Airpark in Marble Hill.

Administrative Districts

School Districts

*Leopold R-III School District *Woodland R-IV School District

Political Districts

* Missouri's 8th Congressional District * State House District 145 *

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District 27

References

USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)

External links

{{authority control Townships in Bollinger County, Missouri Cape Girardeau–Jackson metropolitan area Townships in Missouri