Clark Fork Township, Cooper County, Missouri facts for kids
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Clark Fork Township
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Location in Cooper County
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Missouri |
| County | Cooper |
| Area | |
| • Total | 52.64 sq mi (136.32 km2) |
| • Land | 52.6 sq mi (136.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) 0.06% |
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 598 |
| • Density | 11.4/sq mi (4.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
65068, 65233, 65237
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| GNIS feature ID | 0766528 |
Clark Fork Township is a special kind of local area, like a small district, in Cooper County, Missouri, USA. It is one of fourteen such areas in the county. In the year 2000, about 598 people lived here.
This township got its name from a nearby creek. The creek is also called Clark Fork.
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Exploring Clark Fork Township's Geography
Clark Fork Township covers a total area of about 52.64 square miles. That's about 136.32 square kilometers. Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.
Small Towns in the Township
Within Clark Fork Township, you'll find a few small communities. These are called unincorporated towns. They include:
Neighboring Townships Around Clark Fork
Clark Fork Township shares its borders with several other townships. These are like its neighbors:
- To the northeast is Saline Township.
- To the east is Prairie Home Township.
- To the southeast is North Moniteau Township.
- To the southwest is Kelly Township.
- To the west is Palestine Township.
- To the northwest is Boonville Township.
Local Cemeteries in the Area
There are two cemeteries located within the township. They are called McCullough and Toler.
Main Roads You Can Drive On
A major road that runs through Clark Fork Township is 
Missouri Route 87.
Education: School Districts Serving the Township
Students in Clark Fork Township attend schools in a few different school districts. These districts help manage the local schools. They include:
- Boonville School District
- Cooper County C-4
- Prairie Home R-V School District
