Homestead Township, Chase County, Kansas
Homestead Township is a township in Chase County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 52.
Homestead Township | |
|---|---|
Location within Chase County | |
| Coordinates: 38°09′30″N 096°41′41″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Chase |
| Area | |
| • Total | 54.64 sq mi (141.51 km2) |
| • Land | 54.49 sq mi (141.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2) 0.27% |
| Elevation | 1,430 ft (440 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 52 |
| • Density | 1/sq mi (0.4/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0477799 |
Geography
Homestead Township covers an area of 54.64 square miles (141.5 km2).
History
A post office under the name Homestead opened in 1876 and was discontinued in 1913.[1]
Communities
The township contains the following settlements:
- Ghost town of Homestead.
Cemeteries
The township contains the following cemeteries:
- Homestead.
References
- "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 - Kansas Historical Society". www.kshs.org. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
Further reading
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