Cole Township is a township in Benton County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1] Cole Township was formed in February 1835, taking its name from Captain Stephen Cole, an Indian fighter and pioneer settler.[2]

Several streams, including Big Buffalo Creek, Byler Branch, Cole Camp Creek, Duran Creek, Feaster Branch, Lemon Branch, Ross Creek run through this township.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cole Township, Benton County, Missouri
  2. "Benton County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved January 25, 2017.

38°18′08″N 93°10′21″W / 38.3022°N 93.1725°W / 38.3022; -93.1725


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