Clear Creek Township, Cooper County, Missouri facts for kids
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Clear Creek Township
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Location in Cooper County
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| 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)
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| • Total | 439 |
| • Density | 8.7/sq mi (3.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
65276, 65348
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| 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.
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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.
- Harriston
- Hoffman
- Pleasant Green
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:
Interstate 70
U.S. Route 40
Route 135
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!
