Scopus Township is one of eight

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. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, its population was 1,348. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the population had increased to 1,518. Scopus Township covers . Scopus Township was originally called German Township; the original name was changed due to

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during World War I.

Demographics

As of the 2010 U.S. Census, there were 1,518 people living in the township. The population density was . There were 654 housing units in the township. The racial makeup of the township was 98.68%

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, 0.46%

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, 0.33% Native American, 0.26% Asian, and 0.26% from

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. Approximately 0.86% of the population were

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or Latino of any race.

Geography

Incorporated Areas

The township contains no incorporated settlements.

Unincorporated Areas

The township contains the unincorporated area and historical community of Scopus.

Cemeteries

The township contains the following 15 cemeteries: Ates, Bess, Burton, Chostner, Coles, Cook, Hartle, Holt, James, Judge Long, Limbaugh, Mountain View, Pulliam, and Seabaugh.

Streams

The streams of Baker Branch, Big Blue Branch, Big Hollow Branch, Bollinger Branch, Cedar Branch, Cheek Creek, Cooks Branch, Fish Branch, German Branch, Hog Creek, James Creek, Little Muddy Creek, Little Whitewater Creek, Mayfield Creek, Panther Creek, Wolf Creek, and Yantz Branch flow through Scopus Township.

Landmarks

There are no known landmarks in the township.

Administrative Districts

School Districts

*Meadow Heights R-II School District *Woodland R-IV School District

Political Districts

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References

USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)

External links

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