Edna Township, Barnes County, North Dakota
Encyclopedia
Edna Township is a civil township
in Barnes County
in the U.S. state
of North Dakota
. As of the 2000 Census, its population was 74. It is the 20th largest township in the county in terms of both total population and population density
.
(1850 – 1914), a pioneer
who settled in Barnes County in 1879. Booth established a rural post office
out of his home on July 25, 1882. He originally planned to name it after his daughter, who was the first white child born in the township, but instead named it Booth. Service was discontinued on November 14, 1884. However, the township retains the name.
The Booth post office was located approximately 1 mile from the present city of Rogers
(47°06′08"N 98°12′54"W).
between the cities of Wimbeldon
and Rogers
. According to the United States Census Bureau
, the township has a total area of 44.77 square miles (116 km²), and is the 28th township in the county in terms of area. 96% of the township is land.
The township lies in survey township
T142N R60W. North Dakota Highway 9
runs through the southern part of the township.
Civil township
A civil township is a widely used unit of local government in the United States, subordinate to, and geographic divisions of, a county. Specific responsibilities and the degree of autonomy vary based on each state. Civil townships are distinct from survey townships, but in states that have both,...
in Barnes County
Barnes County, North Dakota
-National protected areas:*Hobart Lake National Wildlife Refuge*Stoney Slough National Wildlife Refuge*Tomahawk National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:...
in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of North Dakota
North Dakota
North Dakota is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States of America, along the Canadian border. The state is bordered by Canada to the north, Minnesota to the east, South Dakota to the south and Montana to the west. North Dakota is the 19th-largest state by area in the U.S....
. As of the 2000 Census, its population was 74. It is the 20th largest township in the county in terms of both total population and population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
.
History
The township is named after Edna Booth, daughter of Albert Anson BoothAlbert A. Booth
Albert Anson Booth was an American pioneer and early settler and county official in Barnes County, North Dakota in the U.S. state of North Dakota...
(1850 – 1914), a pioneer
American pioneer
American pioneers are any of the people in American history who migrated west to join in settling and developing new areas. The term especially refers to those who were going to settle any territory which had previously not been settled or developed by European or American society, although the...
who settled in Barnes County in 1879. Booth established a rural post office
Post office
A post office is a facility forming part of a postal system for the posting, receipt, sorting, handling, transmission or delivery of mail.Post offices offer mail-related services such as post office boxes, postage and packaging supplies...
out of his home on July 25, 1882. He originally planned to name it after his daughter, who was the first white child born in the township, but instead named it Booth. Service was discontinued on November 14, 1884. However, the township retains the name.
The Booth post office was located approximately 1 mile from the present city of Rogers
Rogers, North Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 61 people, 26 households, and 15 families residing in the city. The population density was 62.1 people per square mile . There were 29 housing units at an average density of 29.5 per square mile...
(47°06′08"N 98°12′54"W).
Geography
Edna Township is located in northwest Barnes CountyBarnes County, North Dakota
-National protected areas:*Hobart Lake National Wildlife Refuge*Stoney Slough National Wildlife Refuge*Tomahawk National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:...
between the cities of Wimbeldon
Wimbledon, North Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 237 people, 111 households, and 68 families residing in the city. The population density was 512.3 people per square mile . There were 126 housing units at an average density of 272.4 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 97.89% White, 0.42%...
and Rogers
Rogers, North Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 61 people, 26 households, and 15 families residing in the city. The population density was 62.1 people per square mile . There were 29 housing units at an average density of 29.5 per square mile...
. According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the township has a total area of 44.77 square miles (116 km²), and is the 28th township in the county in terms of area. 96% of the township is land.
The township lies in survey township
Survey township
Survey township, sometimes called Congressional township, as used by the United States Public Land Survey System, refers to a square unit of land, that is nominally six miles on a side...
T142N R60W. North Dakota Highway 9
North Dakota Highway 9
North Dakota Highway 9 is a highway in eastern North Dakota. It follows a zigzag pattern from U.S. Route 52 at Melville to North Dakota Highway 1 outside of Rogers.-External links:* by Chris Geelhart* by Mark O'Neil...
runs through the southern part of the township.
Natural Features
- Orner Slough (47°06′58"N 98°14′50"W)
- Ray Holland Marsh Wildlife Management Area
Adjacent townships/areas
- Lake Town TownshipLake Town Township, Barnes County, North DakotaLake Town Township is a civil township in Barnes County, North Dakota, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 40.-References:...
(north) - Rogers TownshipRogers Township, Barnes County, North DakotaRogers Township is a civil township in Barnes County, North Dakota, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 42.-References:...
(east) - Anderson TownshipAnderson Township, Barnes County, North DakotaAnderson Township is a civil township in Barnes County, North Dakota, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 56.-References:...
(south) - Uxbridge TownshipUxbridge Township, Barnes County, North DakotaUxbridge Township is a civil township in Barnes County, North Dakota, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 111.The original post office was named Uxbridge, by the first postmaster and early settler, John Bascom, who came from Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada. The post office address...
(west)
External links
- Map of Edna Township, U.S. Census Bureau