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Ellis Township, Ellis County, Kansas

Coordinates: 39°01′30″N 099°29′46″W / 39.02500°N 99.49611°W / 39.02500; -99.49611
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Ellis Township
Location in Ellis County
Location in Ellis County
Coordinates: 39°01′30″N 099°29′46″W / 39.02500°N 99.49611°W / 39.02500; -99.49611
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyEllis
Area
 • Total176.48 sq mi (457.08 km2)
 • Land176.45 sq mi (457 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2)  0.02%
Elevation
2,110 ft (643 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total418
 • Density2.4/sq mi (0.9/km2)
GNIS ID0485300

Ellis Township is a township in Ellis County, Kansas, United States. At the 2010 census, its population was 418.

History

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A post office was opened at Halton in 1878. The name was changed to Mendota in 1882. The post office was discontinued in 1909.[1] Until 1910, the Mendota area was part of Hamilton Township.

Geography

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Ellis Township covers an area of 176.48 square miles (457.1 km2) and contains one incorporated settlement, Ellis. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Mount Hope and Saint Marys.

The streams of East Spring Creek, Tomcat Creek and Wild Horse Creek run through this township.

Transportation

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Ellis Township contains one airport or landing strip, Ellis Landing Field.

References

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  1. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
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