Clinton Township, Douglas County, Kansas

Clinton Township is a township in Douglas County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 531.

History

The township took its name from Clinton, Illinois.

Geography

Clinton Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Clinton.
The stream of Elk Creek runs through this township.

Adjacent Townships

Kanwaka Township, Douglas County
Wakarusa Township, Douglas County
Willow Springs Township, Douglas County
Marion Township, Douglas County
Elk Township, Osage County
Monmouth Township, Shawnee County

Communities

Although these towns may not be incorporated or populated, they are still placed on maps produced by the county.

Clinton, located at

Places of interest

The Clinton Lake Museum, outside of Clinton near Bloomington Beach, features photographs and histories of small towns that used to be in the area. It also has an exhibit on the Underground Railroad.
Saunder's Mound, in the Clinton Lake Overlook Park, was once a popular gathering spot for the former town of Sigil and was used for picnics and fireworks.