Blue Township is an inactive
township in
Jackson County, in the
U.S. state of
Missouri.
Blue Township was established in 1827, taking its name from the
Blue River.
In 1930, the township included the city of Independence as well as the villages of Atherton, Sugar Creek, Courtney, Cement City, and East Independence.
Further reading
Missouri atlas (archived) including Jackson County circa 1930
References
Townships in Missouri
Townships in Jackson County, Missouri
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