Calwood Township, Callaway County, Missouri

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Calwood Township
Township
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Country United States
State Missouri
County Callaway
Area
 • Total 44.17 sq mi (114.41 km2)
 • Land 43.99 sq mi (113.94 km2)
 • Water 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2)  0.41%
Elevation[1] 801 ft (244 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 1,097
 • Density 25/sq mi (9.6/km2)
FIPS code 29-10666[2]
GNIS feature ID 0766373

Calwood Township is one of eighteen townships in Callaway County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,097.[3]

History

Calwood was formerly known as "Moore's Mill", since a steam mill owned by Moore was located there. The Civil War Battle of Moore's Mill was fought nearby in 1862.[4]

Geography

Calwood Township covers an area of 44.17 square miles (114.4 km2) and contains no incorporated settlements. It contains one cemetery, Fairview.

The streams of Dyers Branch, Harrison Branch, Houfs Branch, Maddox Branch, Pinch Creek and Richland Creek run through this township.

References

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  4. ↑ Williamson, Hugh P., "The Battle of Moore's Mill", Missouri Historical Review, July 1972, p. 539

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