Bourbon Township, Boone County, Missouri

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Bourbon Township
Township
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Country United States
State Missouri
County Boone
Area
 • Total 86.6 sq mi (224 km2)
 • Land 81.3 sq mi (211 km2)
 • Water 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2)
Population (2012)
 • Total 2,729
 • Density 32/sq mi (12/km2)
Area code(s) 573
FIPS code 2901907498
GNIS feature ID 766329

Bourbon Township is one of ten townships in Boone County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2012, its population was 2,729.[2] The township's major city is the railroad town of Sturgeon.

History

Bourbon Township was established in 1854.[3]

Settled mainly by settlers from the upland south (Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee), the township was named after its original county seat Bourbonton which later relocated to the North Missouri railroad line and became present day Sturgeon. The township was known for whiskey drinking, fighting, and horse racing in its early days.

Geography

Bourbon Township covers an area of 81.3 square miles (211 km2) and is located in the extreme northwest corner of Boone County. The township contains one incorporated settlement: Sturgeon. The unincorperated communities of Riggs and Rucker are also within the bounds. There are at least seven major cemeteries located within its bounds: Robinson, Riggs Union, Sturgeon, Palmer, Far West, Fountain, and Sims (Mt. Carmel). The two largest waterways are the Roche Perche, and Silver Fork Creek. In addition, Kile Creek, Sugar Creek, Little Creek, and the Thompson Branch flow through the area.

References

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