Summit Township, Marion County, Kansas facts for kids
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Summit Township
Marion County, Kansas |
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Location within Marion County
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 Summit Township
Marion County, Kansas Location in Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Marion |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36 sq mi (90 km2) |
| Dimensions | |
| • Length | 6.0 mi (9.7 km) |
| • Width | 6.0 mi (9.7 km) |
| Elevation | 1,463 ft (446 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 80 |
| • Density | 2.22/sq mi (0.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-69100 |
| GNIS ID | 477782 |
| Website | County website |
Summit Township is a small local government area in Marion County, Kansas, United States. It's like a small community or district. In 2010, only 80 people lived there, making it a very quiet place.
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About Summit Township
Where is Summit Township?
Summit Township is located in Marion County, Kansas. It covers an area of about 36 square miles (93 square kilometers). That's a pretty big area, even if not many people live there.
Past Communities in Summit Township
The township once had a community called Watchorn. This was a "ghost town," meaning it's now abandoned. Watchorn used to be a busy place during the 1910s and 1920s. It was an "oil boom" town, which means many people moved there when oil was discovered nearby. It was located about 5 miles (8 km) east of Peabody, Kansas.
Cemeteries in the Township
Summit Township is home to two cemeteries:
- Summit Township Cemetery: This cemetery is also known as the United Brethren Cemetery. A church used to be next to it, but it was closed and taken down in the 2010s.
- Whitewater Center Cemetery: This one is sometimes called the Stone Church Cemetery. There is still a church located across the road from this cemetery.
Images for kids
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A large truck carrying a pipe for the Keystone Pipeline in 2010. This photo was taken near the Whitewater Center Church in Marion County.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Summit (condado de Marion, Kansas) para niños
