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Clear Creek Township
Location in Cooper County
Location in Cooper County
Country  United States
State  Missouri
County Cooper
Area
 • Total 50.44 sq mi (130.64 km2)
 • Land 50.32 sq mi (130.34 km2)
 • Water 0.12 sq mi (0.3 km2)  0.23%
Elevation
830 ft (253 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total 439
 • Density 8.7/sq mi (3.4/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
65276, 65348
GNIS feature ID 0766529

Clear Creek Township is a small area of land in Cooper County, Missouri, USA. It is one of fourteen townships in Cooper County. In the year 2000, about 439 people lived here.

The township got its name from a stream called Clear Creek that flows through the area.

Exploring Clear Creek Township

Where is Clear Creek Township?

Clear Creek Township covers an area of about 50.44 square miles (which is about 130.64 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.

Towns and Settlements

Even though it's a township, there are a few small communities within Clear Creek. These are often called "unincorporated towns" because they don't have their own local government like a city does.

There are also some places that used to be towns but are now "extinct," meaning they no longer exist as settlements. One example is Corioli.

Neighboring Areas

Clear Creek Township shares its borders with several other townships:

  • To the north: Blackwater Township
  • To the northeast: Pilot Grove Township
  • To the east: Palestine Township
  • To the southeast: Lebanon Township
  • To the south: Otterville Township
  • To the southwest: Bowling Green Township, Pettis County
  • To the west: Heath Creek Township, Pettis County

Local Cemeteries

You can find two cemeteries in the township: Lamine Cemetery and Sowers Cemetery.

Main Roads and Highways

Important roads that go through Clear Creek Township include:

Lakes in the Area

There is one lake in the township called Goose Lake.

Local Schools

Students living in Clear Creek Township attend schools in these districts:

  • Otterville R-Vi School District
  • Pilot Grove C-4 School District
  • Smithton R-Vi School District

Famous People from Clear Creek Township

One well-known person from this area is Clark Griffith. He was a famous baseball player, manager, and even owned a baseball team!

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