Independence Township is a township in Nodaway County, Missouri, United States. At the 2020 census, its population was 326. It contains 63 sections of land. Parnell is located in the southeast of the township.
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History
Independence Township was erected in May 1856 when the county court ordered the northern portion of Jackson Township to be called Independence Township. On February 25, 1863, Seven sections were ceded to Union Township, Worth County.
Settlements
The extinct communities of Allison, Gaynor, and Orrsburg once existed in the western portion of the township.
A settlement known as Luteston was located in the northeast of this township a bit west of Sheridan. A post office named Lutzton operated here from 1861-1875.
Transportation
The following highways travel through the township: