Chilhowee Township

Chilhowee Township

" Bounded on the north by section line two miles north of township line between townships forty-four and forty-five, running from the west bound¬ ary of Johnson county, east to the range line between ranges twenty-six (26) and twenty-seven (27), thence north with said range line one mile, thence east three miles to the center of range twenty-six (26), on the west aAd south by county line, and on the east by section line running through the center of range 26, and all territory embraced within said lines, shall be designated and known as Chilhowee township, with places of voting at Chilhowee and Rose Hill, divided as follows: All the territory in said township east of the range line, between ranges twenty-seven (27) and twenty-eight (28), will compose an election district with voting place at Chilhowee, and all the territory in said township, west of said range line, will compose one district with place of voting at Rose Hill. Ordered May 15, 1868." farmer, was born in Monroe county, Tennessee, May 10, 1825. His father was a native of Tennessee, and came to Mlssouii in lb29, and set¬ tled in Lafayette county, where he remained one year, and came to Col¬ umbus, Johnson county, and in 1833 he moved into what is now known as Chilhowee township. He sat on the first grand jury in Johnson county, and still lives in Chilhowee township. James spent his boyhood days on his father's farm, and attended the common and subscription schools of that day. During the war he was a southern sympathizer, but took no active part in the conflict. Mr. B. was married in 1850 to Miss Martha J. Harris, daughter of James B. Harris, one of the early set¬ tlers of Johnson county. By this union they have had eleven childien, seven of whom are now living: Patrick J., Elizabeth B., William E., Marion F., George E., Thomas M. and Martha E. Mr. Brown has been for years engaged in farming and stock raising, and has a farm of 120

John Brown

P. O. Chilhowee. Is the son of Hezekiah Brown, who is a native of Ten¬ nessee, and at present living in this township, in his seventy-fifth year. Mrs. Brown, the mother of John, died in the summer of 1839, and was the first grown person buried in the cemetery at Warrensburg. The sub¬ ject of this sketch was born in Washington county, Tenn., Feb. 1, 1831. He passed his early life on a farm, and received an English education in the common subscription schools of this county. In the spring of 1839, Mr. Brown moved with his father's family to Missouri, settling in War¬ rensburg, where he remained until his mother's death. Then the father moved his family to Chilhowee township, where he has since resided. Mr. Brown was married June 15, 1848, to Miss Martha E. Tylor, a daughter of Felix Tvlor, a native of Tennessee. From this union there were three children, two of whom are yet living, viz: William C., and Hezekiah J. When the war came on, Mr. Brown's sympathies were with the Union, though he took no part in the conflict. Since Mr. Brown has reached his majority, he has been engaged in farming in this township. He owns a beautiful little "farm of ISO acres, as well improved as any farm in this section of the township. Mr. Brown and his estimable lady are enjoy¬ ing the comforts of a beautiful country home, alone, their children being married, and settled to themselves.

J. R. Carpenter

P. O. Chilhowee. The subject of this sketch, is the son of W. D. Car¬ penter, who is now living in his household at the ripe old age of eightyeight. J. R. was born in Johnson county, August 16, 1847, and was raised on his father's farm in this township, until he was sisteen years old, when he, with his father's family, moved to Illinois, where he remained until the spring of 1870, when he returned again to Johnson county, where he has since resided. Mr. Carpenter was married, October 27, 1868, to Miss Sarah J. Shelton, a daughter of Maberry Shelton, and a native of Illinois. From this union there were two children, only one of whom is now living, viz: James E. Since Mr. Carpenter's return to Missouri, he has been engaged in farming, and the raising of live stock. He has a fine farm of 17 9 acres, well improved, and under a good state of cultivation. Mr. C. received a good English education from the common schools of his native state, and the schools of Washington county, Ill.

T. N. Carpenter

P. O. Chilhowee. Is the son of W. D. Carpenter, who is at present liv¬ ing in Chilhowee township, at the ripe old age of eighty-eight. He was a soldier in the war of 1812, and is a native of Tennessee. He has been a resi¬ dent of the states of Tennessee, Virginia, Alabama, Kentucky and Missouri. The subject of this sketch was born in Kentucky, August 26, 1826. He passed his boyhood days on his father's farm in this township. He received his education from the common subscription schools of that earlv day, traveling from three to five miles to reach his school-house. These houses were built of logs, covered with clap-boards, with no chimney ; a hole in the roof answered the purpose of emiting the smoke; the seats were made from puncheons, the writing desk was split from a log, and extended the whole length of the room; there was no floor save the naked earth. The writing desk upon which Mr. Carpenter received his first lessons in writ¬ ing, is at present in his possession, and he has used it for years as a drag, to level and pulverize his fields; it is a heavy piece of timber, about six¬ teen feet long, fourteen inches wide, and about six inches thick. Mr. Car¬ penter came to this state with his father's family, in the fall of 1838, and settled in the south-western part of Johnson county, where he has lived ever since. When the war broke out, his sympathies were with the South, though he took no active part in the conflict. In April, 1849, Mr. Car¬ penter was married to Miss Sarah M. Howerton, who is the daughter of Wm. Howerton, and a native of North Carolina. From this union there were seven children, six of whom are yet living, viz: 'Thomas W., Joseph F., Mary J., James L., and Mattie F. Mr. Carpenter owns a fine farm of 620 acres, under a high state of cultivation, and well improved. A part of this farm was entered by Mr. C. He plowed the fiist fuirow, built the first panel of fence, and made all the improvements as found at the present time. Mr. Carpenter is a man held in high esteem by his neighbors; he is regarded by alias a generous, honorable man.

S. A. Catlin

P. O. Chilhowee. The subject of this sketch was born in Ohio, June 14th, 1849, and is the son of James Catlin, who was a native of Maine Mr. Catlin passed his boyhood on his father's farm in Vinton county, Ohio. His education was principally received from the common schools of his native county. In the fall of 1868 Mr. Cartlin moved to Missouri, settling in Johnson county, where he has since resided. Dec. 18th, 1877, Mr. Catlin was married to Miss Mary J. Guthrie, a daughter of A. B. Guthrie, who was killed July 6th, 1863, by guerillas. From this union there are two children: Robert A. and Ida A. Since Mr. Catlin has been a resident of Johnson county, he has been engaged in farming. He owns a fine farm of 215 acres, under a good state of cultivation. Mr. Catlin is looked upon by his neighbors as a young man of intelligence and business capability.

P. O. Holden. Among the most successful farmers and business men of southwestern Johnson county we find W. P. Carrington. He is the son of E. H. Carrington, a native of North Carolina. The subject of this sketch was born in Orange county, N. C., Oct. 30th, 1832. When Mr. C. was about four years old his father moved with his family to Adair county, Ky., where he remained until young Carrington was twelve years old; then he moved his family to Missouri, settling in Pettis county; there he remained nine years; then moved to Johnson county, settling in Chilhowee township; here W. P. entered lands upon which he is living at the present time. The father dying a short time after coming to Missouri, young Carrington was kept with his mother on the farm in Pettis county. He received his education from the common subscription schools. When the war broke out his sympathies were with the South, though he took no active part in the conflict. Mr. Carrington was married June 24, 1858, to Miss Susan J. Wall, a daughter of Dr. R. Z. R. Wall, and a native of John¬ son county. From this union there were nine children, eight of whom are yet living, viz: Mary B., Richard E., Nancy A., Cornelia M., William S., Flavia A., Susan M. and Robert. Since Mr. C.'s residence in John¬ son county, he has been engaged in farming, and the raising and- feeding of live stock. Mr. Carrington owns one of the finest farms in southwest¬ ern Johnson county, under a high state of cultivation; on this farm there was this season, 400 acres of wheat, and he anticipated putting 500 acres in corn. Mr. C. has generally on his farm from 100 to 200 head of cattle. Mr/Carrington, though yet comparatively a young man, has accumulated by his industry and economy, enough of this world's goods to enjoy the remainder of his days (should he see fit) in ease and comfort. He is a man of liberal views, hospitable and kind in his disposition. His fine resi¬ dence and well laid out grounds, will compare favorably with any country residence in Johnson county.

P. O. Centerview. Is the son of Arthur Cleland, who was a native of Ireland, and who emigrated to the United States, in the year 1817, and set¬ tled in the state of Delaware. The subject of this sketch was born-in Jefferson county, Ohio, Oct. 14, 1835, and was the oldest child in a family of seven children. He received his education from the common schools of Ohio. In the spring of 1866, Mr. Cleland moved to Missouri, settling in the southwestern part of Johnson county, where he has since resided.

When the war broke out Mr. C.'s sympathies were with the Union, though he took no active part in the conflict. Mr. Qeland was married August 10, 1865, to Miss Permellia Powell, a daughter of Wm. Powell, and a native of Defiance, Ohio. From this union there are three children, all of whom are living, viz: Frank P., Annie M. and Mary E. Since Mr. Cleland's residence in Missouri, he has been engaged in farming and the raising of stock. He owns a good farm of 260 acres, well adapted for the purposes of farming and grazing. Mr. C. has held the public posi¬ tion of postmaster in his township. Mr. Cleland though well qualified- for a public position, has not sought or asked for office.

Henry Corson

P. O. Chilhowee. Henry Corson is the son of Richard Corson, who was a native of Pennsylvania, and an early settler of Ohio. The subject of this sketch was born in Muskingum county, Ohio, November 19, 1810, and was the second child in a family of eleven children. He passed his boy¬ hood on his father's farm, in Fayette county, Ohio. His school advan¬ tages were somewhat limited. In the fall of 1855 Mr. Corson moved to Missouri, settling in Cooper county, where he remained until the spring of 1867, when he moved with his family to Johnson county, where he has since resided. When the war came on, Mr. Corson's sympathies were with the Union, though he took no part in the conflict. Three of his sons, viz.: William A., Richard B. and Mathias S. were soldiers in the Union army. Mr. C. was married April 9, 1840, to Miss Harrietta E. Smith, a daughter of Mathias Smith, and a native of Ohio. From this union there were thirteen children, of whom there are yet living, viz.: John M., Wil¬ liam A., Richard B., Mathias S., Josephus, Thomas J., Mary A., Henry L., Alice and Eliza. For the last twenty years, Mr. Corson has been extensively engaged in farming, raising and feeding live stock. He can be truthfully called the "cattle king" of Johnson county, and will rank successfully with the largest stock dealers of Missouri. Mr Corson, with his sons, have put in the markets, on an average, for the last ten years, 500 head of fat cattle per year, of their own feeding and grazing. They have upon their lands about 750 head of stock and feed cattle. Mr. C. and his sons cultivate on their farms from 500 to 700 acres of corn; this corn they always feed, besides buying for feed purposes, from 10,000 to 25,000 bushels per year. Mr. Corson owns a fine farm of 1,080 acres; his resi¬ dence is one of the finest in Chilhowee township. Mr. Corson, from his early manhood to the present time, has been an active business man, and while he has, by his industry, made himself a wealthy man, he has no less built up and helped to make those around him.

postoffice Cornelia. One of the prominent old settlers of Chilhowee township, was born in Howard county, Missouri, in 1821. His father, John Culley, was among the pioneers of that county. He was a native of Ten¬ nessee, born August 12, 1792, and was a soldier in the war of 1812, hav¬ ing served live years, and after his discharge settled at Old Franklin, Missouri. Was married in 1820, and in 1836 came to Johnson county, and made it his home till his death, which occurred Aug. 15, 1876. William R. Culley was the eldest of his father's family, and on him rested many cares of the household. He has seen many changes in this county, hardship, privation, as well as enjoyment, which render the memory of those early days especially dear. He was twice married, first to Miss Mary Brown, January 16, 1819, daughter of Samuel Brown. She died in about seven months after marriage. He was again married July 2, 1857, to Miss Louisa C. Perry, a native of Tennessee. They have five children yet living. Mr. Culley has ever taken great interest in the cause of Christianity; himself and. family are closely associated with the Cumberland Presbyterian church, to which he has been a liberal contrib¬ utor. His firm stand lor temperance and education have been strongly inculcated in the minds of his family. His well cultivated farm of 250 acres contains a good orchard and well appointed dwelling.

postoffice Chilhowee. Of the business men of southwestern Johnson county, no one deserves a more praiseworthy notice than the subject of this sketch, A. J. Dunham. He is the son of Ira Dunham, a native of Warren county, Kentucky. The grandfather, Jonathan Dunham, was a soldier in the war of 1812. A. J. was born in Warren county, Kentucky, January 3, 1831. He passed his early years on a farm in his native county. His advantages for an education were limited. In the fall of 1846 Mr. Dunham's father moved with his family to Polk county, Mo., where he remained two years. Then, in the fall of 1848, he moved to Johnson county, settling in the southwestern part of the county. In the summer of 1847 Mr. D. was hired out, and received twentv dollars for four months service. At another time he hired to a farmer in Henry county for 106 days to make rails, and received fifty cents per day for his labor. After that Mr. D. generally hired to work on a farm during the summer for from eight to ten dollars per month, and in the winter season he would go to Fa}rette county and engage in breaking hemp. About the year 1860 Mr. Dunham began business for himself, and in the fall of 1861 he bought 100 head of cattle, drove them to Jefferson City and sold them to an agent for the government. In the fall of 1862 and 1863 he bought and furnished Salmon & Owens, of Clinton, about 3,000 head of hogs. This was Mr. Dunham's real start in business; he has been an extensive buyer and shipper ever since, shipping perhaps more hogs than any one man in western Missouri. He has also been extensively engaged in the buying and feeding of cattle. These cattle he generally shipped to the eastern markets. April 15, 1851, Mr. Dunham was married to Miss Julia A. Jenoways, daughter of Peter F. Jenoways, and a native of Cincinnati, Ohio. From this union there were ten children, eight of whom are now living, viz: Jasper E., Theodore S., Elizabeth G., Perry O., Sarreptia A., Irena E., Ida M. and Windfield W. Mr. Dunham owns a fine farm of 600 acres in Johnson county, well improved and under a high state of cultivation ; he also owns a farm of 300 acres in Henry county. Mr. D., with his brother Scott, has interests in silver mines in Bates county. They are sanguine these mines are rich in silver, and they are preparing to engage extensively in the mining business. The history of Mr. Dun¬ ham's life affords another instance of what energy, when rightly directed, will do; he began his life without a dollar; to»day he stands foremost among Johnson county's influential business men.

postoffice, Holden. Is a son of N. C. Howerton, who was a native of North Carolina. The grandfather, Heritage Howerton, was a soldier in the revolutionary war, and a native of Virginia. The subject of this sketch was born in Rockingham county, North Carolina, October 8, 1823. He received his primary education partly in North Carolina and partly in Missouri; he read medicine under his uncle, R. Z. R. Wall, and after¬ ward, in '54 and '55, took a course of lectures at the medical college, Cin¬ cinnati. After completing his medical course he returned to Johnson county, Missouri, and engaged in the practice with his uncle, Dr. R. Z. R. Wall, for about one year. Then he moved to Cass county, and prac¬ ticed his profession until the breaking out of the war, when he returned to Johnson county, where he remained two years, then moved to Leb¬ anon, Cooper county, and practiced his profession in that count}' until the year 1867, when he again returned to Johnson county, where he has since resided and been engaged in the practice of his profession and farming. June 27, 1857, Dr. Howerton married Miss Nancy A. Hughes, a most estimable lady, the daughter of John Hughes, and a native of Rentucky. From this union there were eight children, five of whom are yet living, viz: James B., Fannie M., Robert R., Benjamin H. and Annie C. Dr. Howerton owns a very fine farm of 410 acres, under a high state of culti¬ vation and well improved. Dr. Howerton is a man of intelligence, and stands high in his profession. In business he is honorable, enjoying the confidence of all.

John Hughes

Postoffice Chilhowle. The subject of this sketch is one of the oldest cit¬ izens of the county. He is the son of Blackmore Hughes, who was a native of Virginia. The father moved to Kentucky in the year 1790, and was a soldier in the war of the Revolution. Mr. Hughes was born in what is now called Green River county, Kentucky, in the year 1799. He was raised on his father's farm in Green county, Kentucky, working during the summer season, in the tobacco fields, cultivating the staple crop of his native county. This crop was shipped to New Orleans on flat boats, Mr. Hughes frequently making these trips, taking with him from seventv-five to one hundred hogsheads of tobacco, which he put upon the markets of that city. Another occupation Mr. Hughes used to engage in was the buying of stock hogs, which he fed, and in the fall of the year w'ould drive them to the state of Georgia and dispose of them in the mar¬ kets of that state. Mr. Hughes was married August, 1822, to Miss Nancy Elliott. She was the daughter of Squire Elliott, and a native of Kentucky. Mrs. Hughes only lived four years after her marriage, leav¬ ing two children, both of whom afterwards died. February 2, 1836, Mr. Hughes again married Miss Pollie Diddle, who is the daughter of Wm. Diddle, and a native of Kentuckv. From this union there were six children, only three of whom are now living, viz.: Nancy A., Sallie S. and Susan B. They are all married and living near their father. In the spring of 1850 Mr. Hughes moved with his family to Missouri, settling in Cam¬ den county. He remained here one season, then moved to Pettis county, near Georgetown, then the county seat of that count}'. Here he remained one season, then moved his family to Johnson county, settling in the south¬ western part of the county where he has ever since resided. When the war came on, Mr. H.'s sympathies were with the south, though he took no active part in the conflict. In the fall of 1862, he took his negroes, 16 in number, to Arkansas, stopping near Huntsville. But before leaving home, Mr. Hughes promised his negroes that he would not barter or sell them, but when he returned home he would bring them all back with him. The people among whom Mr. Hughes located, claimed to be southern in sympathy, and most of them being southern in principle, enlisted in her armies; but as the war progressed they deserted, and changed, and called themselves sympathizers with the Union. Their mission then consisted in destroying and killing all who were not in sympathy with them. They took Mr. Hughes a prisoner, with eight others, Jan. 10, 1863, and con¬ fined them in the Huntsville prison; here they kept them three days, then took them from prison, under pretence of sending them back to Missouri. They had marched them about one mile from Huntsville, when they halted in an old field, and ordered the nine prisoners to turn their backs; a detach- ment of their guards then stepped forward, a command was given and they were all shot down, Mr. Hughes being the only one of the nine who sur¬ vived. He received a very severe wound in the head, which totally destroyed his sight. All of these men, including Mr. Hughes, were left upon the ground supposed to be dead. A Mrs. Vatright, whose husband was one of the murdered men, received permission from Gen. Herron, who was in command at Huntsville, to get her husband and bury him. When Mrs. Vatright, with two or three other ladies, had come for her hus¬ band, they found some signs of life in Mr. Hughes; they placed him in . their wagon, and Mrs. V. took him to her home, and reported his case to Gen. Herron; he visited Mr. Hughes, and brought him medical aid. Mr. Hughes remained in Mrs. V.'s house for three weeks, and by careful nurs¬ ing, recovered from his wounds, with the exception of losing his sight. Mr. Hughes had now so far recovered from his wounds, that he was able to travel, and began to think of his return to his home. He had not for¬ gotten his promise to his slaves, who had then been freed by the President's emancipation proclamation. He sent for them, and they all came to him, excepting one, who had enlisted in the army. With his former slaves, Mr. Hughes returned to his Johnson county home, where he has since resided. Since Mr. Hughes moved to Johnson county in the spring of 1850, he has been engaged in farming and stock raising. He owns a fine farm of 600 acres, well improved.

J. T. Hughes

P. O. Holden. Among the young men of this township, we find none more worthy of mention than the subject of this sketch. He is the son of Absalom Hughes, who was a native of Kentucky. Young Hughes was born in Adair county, Ky., Sept. 7, 1848. His father dying when he was quite young, he made his home with his grandfather, until he was six years old; when he came with his mother to Missouri, settling in the southwestern part of Johnson county. Mr. Hughes received his education from the common schools of Johnson county. He passed his earlier jeais on a farm near where he now lives. March 18, 18 <5, Mr. H. was mar¬ ried to Miss Frances L. Wall, a native of Johnson county, and a daughter of Dr. R. Z. R. Wall. From this union there are two children, viz: Effa L. and Manford R. Since Mr. H. has reached his majority he has been engaged in farming and the raising of live stock. He owns an excellent farm of 440 acres, well adapted for the purposes for which it is used. Mr. Hughes, for a young man, has been eminently successful in his business; he possesses rare business faculties, and should he live, he will make one of Johnson county's most influential citizens.

Russell L. King

P. O. Chilhowee. The subject of this sketch is one of the oldest settlers of the northern part of Chilhowee township. He is the son of Peter King, who was a native of east Tennessee. Russell L. King was born in Jefferson county, Tenn., Dec. 11, 1811. His earlier life was passed on his father's farm, in Jefferson county. He received his education from the com¬ mon subscription schools of Tennessee. In the spring of 1839, Mr. King moved to Missouri, settling in the southwestern part of Johnson county, where he has lived for forty-two years. The farm Mr. K. lives on, was entered over 40 jears ago, he paying $1.25 per acre. When the war came on, Mr. King's sympathies were with the south, though he took no active part in the conflict. In April, 1839, Mr. King was married to Miss Louisa A. Scott, who was a daughter of Andrew Scott, and a native of Tennessee. From this union there were no children. Mrs. King dying, he was again married, Aug. 2, 1866, to Miss Jane L. Walton, a daughter of John Walton, of Cooper county, and a native of Tennessee. From this union there are no children. Since Mr. King's residence in Johnson county, he has been engaged in farming. He owns a good farm of 210 acres. Mr. King is a man enjoying the confidence and esteem of his neighbors.

W. H. Lively

Among Chilhowee township's influential citizens, we find the subject of this sketch; he is the son of Wm. Lively, who is a native of Virginia, and was born September 15, 1836, in Warren county, Kentucky, and is the fourth child in a family of seven children. Mr. L. was raised on a farm, working during the summer months and going to school a few months in the winter. When he was about twenty-five years of age he moved to Missouri, settling in Chilhowee township, where he has since resided, excepting about three years during the war, when he was in Kentucky. When the war broke out Mr. L's sympathies were with the Union, and he was enrolled for a time in the state militia. Mr. Lively was married December 12, 1861, to Miss Fannie Evans, who is the daughter of Samuel Evans, and a native of Missouri. From this union there are nine children, all of whom are living, viz: John W., Mary A., Bettie M., Lulia L., Emma M., Fannie H., Rufus H., Ida M. and George T. Since Mr. Lively's residence in Missouri, he has been engaged in farming, raising and feeding of live stock. Mr. L. has a beautiful farm of 490 acres under a high state of cultivation, and well improved. Mr. Lively is a thorough¬ going business man, eminently successful in his business, and enjoying the confidence of all.

Source changes here: from History of Johnson County, Missouri, by Cockrell, Ewing, published 1918; 437 words in this source stream.

Chilhowee Township

Chilhowee Village. ( By William Sweeney. ) The village of Chilhowee was an accident. .\ man named James Simpson had bought a small frame house from a William Johnson and undertook to mo\-e it to a claim that he intended to "enter.'" It was placed upon ox wagons ancT was moved to the spot where the old town now is when something broke down and the house was then unloaded and Mr. Simpson put in a small stock of goods, and it was then called Simpson's store. This was about 1855 or 1^856.

Mr. Simpson's brother-in-law. Sanniel McFarland. joined him soon and each built residences. They were succeeded by "Uncle Jim" Morrow, .about 1858.

.\bout that time the place was surveyed by the county surveyor. A. M. Perrv, and he being from Tennessee named it Chilhowee. a Cherokee name for the Tennessee, or "Smoky ^Mountains." .After the war several different men "kept store": J. \A'. A\'right, J. M. Fulton, Bennie Moore. J. W. Cullev. J. R. Johnson and more notable perhaps, J. .\. Young.

AA'hen the Alissouri. Kansas &- Texas railroad was Imilt about one and one-half miles south, several of the houses were moved to the new town site and the old town became a relic only.

tliriving towns of the county on the Rock Ishtnd & Pacific railroad, and on the Missouri. Kansas & Texas raih-oad. It was founded in 1895, wdien the Missouri. Kansas & Texas railroad was built through this section and the town plat was recorded Xo\'emher 4, 1895. and is described as land owned by Enoch Barnum in section 24, township 44. range 27.

Chilhowee has had a substantial growth since it started. There are now two banks, electric light plant with twenty-four hours" service, newspaper, and four churches, one being a union church of two denominations, a high school and all branches of mercantile industries are well represented. The ])opulation by the 1910 census was four hundred twenty-five.

Magnolia And Denton

Magnolia. - Magnolia is on the Missouri. Kansas & Texas railroad, ten miles southeast of Holden. It was laid out May 9, 1896, about the time that the railroad was being constructed. W. H. Hogemever was the owner of the land upon which the tnwn was platted. It has a bank, lumber }'ard, two churches, high school, pinsician and general stores.

Denton, a station on the Rock Island, is also located in Chilhowee township. It was platted June 27. 1905. by Henry Phillips, when the railroad was constructed through there. It is located in the western part of the township in section 7. It has church, good stores, etc., and several residences.