Sterling Township is a township in Rice County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 201.
History Sterling Township was established in 1871. In 1872 a part of the township was transferred to Reno County. In 1874 parts of Sterling Township were made into Raymond Township and Washington Township (now split into West and East Washington Townships. Later, a part of Sterling Township was made part of Atlanta Township.
Geography Sterling Township covers an area of 44.003 square miles (113.97 square kilometers). The Arkansas River flows through it. The city of Sterling is completely surrounded by the township but is governmentally independent from it.
Adjacent townships
Transportation Major highways
Further reading
External links Rice County website Rice County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT
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