Bourbon Township, Boone County, Missouri

Bourbon Township is one of ten townships in Boone County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2012, its population was 2,729. The township's major city is the railroad town of Sturgeon.

History
Bourbon Township was established in 1854. The township took its name from the community of Bourbon.

Geography
Bourbon Township covers an area of 81.3 sqmi and is located in the extreme northwest corner of Boone County. The township contains one incorporated settlement: Sturgeon. The unincorporated communities of Riggs and Rucker are also within the bounds. There are at least seven major cemeteries located within its bounds: Robinson, Riggs Union, Sturgeon, Palmer, Far West, Fountain, and Sims (Mt. Carmel). The two largest waterways are the Roche Perche, and Silver Fork Creek. In addition, Kile Creek, Sugar Creek, Little Creek, and the Thompson Branch flow through the area.