Kaolin Township, Iron County, Missouri

Kaolin Township is an inactive township in Iron County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1][2]

Kaolin Township was established in 1857, and named for deposits of kaolin within its borders.[3]

Geography

Streams that rise in the township include the Big River, Janes Creek, and Panther Branch.[4] Kaolin Creek rises one-half mile north of the township.[4]

Peter Cave Hollow is located in the central region of the township.[4]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kaolin Township, Iron County, Missouri
  2. ^ "Iron County Government Center". Iron County Government Center. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  3. ^ "Iron County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
  4. ^ a b c "Iron County | The State Historical Society of Missouri". collections.shsmo.org. Retrieved May 5, 2025.

37°38′23″N 90°52′53″W / 37.6397°N 90.8814°W / 37.6397; -90.8814


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