Spruce Township, Bates County, Missouri

Spruce Township is one of twenty-four townships in Bates County, Missouri, and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area within the USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 288.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Spruce Township covers an area of 36.13 square miles (93.56 square kilometers).

Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
 * Ballard at 38.36141°N, -94.14328°W
 * Johnstown at 38.31002°N, -94.08244°W

Adjacent townships

 * Mingo Township (north)
 * White Oak Township, Henry County (northeast)
 * Walker Township, Henry County (east)
 * Deepwater Township, Henry County (southeast)
 * Deepwater Township (south)
 * Summit Township (southwest)
 * Shawnee Township (west)
 * Grand River Township (northwest)

Cemeteries
The township contains these three cemeteries: Antioch, Poage and Walnut Grove.

School districts

 * Ballard R-II

Political districts

 * Missouri's 4th congressional district
 * State House District 120
 * State Senate District 31