Columbia Township, Boone County, Missouri

Columbia Township is one of ten townships in Boone County, Missouri, USA. As of 2012, its population was 41,475. The township contains the eastern half of the City of Columbia including most of the original (downtown) area.

History
Columbia Township was established in 1821. Settled mainly by settlers from the upland south (Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee), the township was named after its original city Columbia, founded along the Flat Branch and county seat of Boone County.

Geography
Columbia Township covers an area of 80.6 sqmi and is located in central and eastern Boone County. The township contains one incorporated settlement: Columbia. The unincorporated community of Shaw is also within the bounds. Hydrologically, the area is mainly drained by Hinkson Creek. Other waterways include: the Flat Branch, Grindstone Creek, Gans Creek, and Clear Creek.