Richland Township, Rice County, Minnesota
Richland Township, Minnesota | |
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| Coordinates: 44°14′37″N 93°5′47″W / 44.24361°N 93.09639°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Rice |
| Area | |
• Total | 36.1 sq mi (93.4 km2) |
| • Land | 36.1 sq mi (93.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,171 ft (357 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
• Total | 471 |
| • Density | 13.1/sq mi (5.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 27-54250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0665414 |
Richland Township is a township in Rice County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 471 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Moland and Ruskin are both partially located within the township. The unincorporated community of Epsom is located within Richland Township.
The first permanent settlement at Richland Township was made in 1854.