Ellis Township, Kansas

Ellis Township
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
 • Total
176.48 sq mi (457.08 km2)
 • Land176 sq mi (457 km2)
 • Water0.035 sq mi (0.09 km2)  0.02%
Elevation
2,110 ft (643 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total
418
 • Density2.4/sq mi (0.93/km2)
GNIS ID0485300

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

History

A post office was opened at Halton in 1878. The name was changed to Mendota in 1882. The post office was discontinued in 1909. Until 1910, the Mendota area was part of Hamilton Township. In 2023, the townships of Ellis County were redrawn. Ellis Township was absorbed by Buckeye Township, which became West Buckeye within the township.

Geography

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

The streams of East Spring Creek, Tomcat Creek and Wild Horse Creek ran through the township.

Transportation

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

References

  1. ↑ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
  2. ↑ Zweygardt, Jonathan (June 22, 2023). "Ellis County Commission votes to cut number of townships". hayspost.com. Hays Post. Retrieved September 22, 2026.

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