Filmore Township is one of eight townships in Bollinger County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2000 U.S. census, its population was 508. As of the 2010 U.S. census, the population had decreased to 488. Filmore Township covers an area of .State Historical Society of Missouri: Bollinger County Place Names, 1928-1945 http://shs.umsystem.edu/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_bollinger.html
Filmore Township was established in 1851, and named in honor President Millard Fillmore.
Demographics As of the 2010 U.S. census, there were 488 people living in the township. The population density was . There were 308 housing units in the township. The racial makeup of the township was 96.31% White, 0.20% Black or African American, 2.05% Native American, 0.20% from other races, and 1.23% from two or more races. Approximately 0.20% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Geography
Incorporated areas The township contains no incorporated settlements.
Unincorporated areas The township contains the following two unincorporated areas and historical communities: Buchanan at Grassy at
Cemeteries The township contains the following six cemeteries: Kinder Chapel, Burk, Mouser, Patterson, Ray, and Scott.
Streams The streams of Castor River, Grassy Creek, Little Grassy Creek, Perkins Creek, and Trace Creek flow through Filmore Township.
Landmarks Arrowhead CampgroundArrowheadcampgrounds.com http://www.arrowheadcampgrounds.com/ Blue Pond Castor RiverBollinger County, Missouri Chamber of Commerce http://www.bollingercountychamber.com/recreation.asp Castor River Conservation Area Castor River Park Twin Bridges Campground
Transportation Missouri Route 34
Administrative districts
School districts Woodland R-IV School District Zalma R-V School District
Political Districts Missouri's 8th Congressional District State House District 145 State Senate District 27
References United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles United States Board on Geographic Names (GNIS) United States National Atlas
External links US-Counties.com City-Data.com