Albion Township
Albion occupies the northeast corner of Repbulic County,
and is known as town 1 south, range 1 west, and is a most excellent township of
land for farming purposes. It is watered by Cherry creek, which flows southeast,
through the southern half of the township. Reuben Phillips made the first
settlement in October, 1869. The twonship was organized in 1870, and David
Geckler was the first township trustee. Prairie Grove post-office was
established in 1872, and E. W. Hall appointed first
postmaster.
A history of Republic County,
Kansas, embracing a full ... account of all the leading events in its history,
from its first settlement down to June 1st, 1883 Author: Savage, Isaac O. (Not in Copyright)
