Barnum Township is a township in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 978 as of the 2000 census. Barnum Township was named for George G. Barnum, a railroad official.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (2.58%) is water.
The city of Barnum is located within Barnum Township geographically but is a separate entity.
Unincorporated community
- Nemadji
Major highway
- 20px Interstate 35
Lakes
- Bear Lake
- Cranberry Lake (east quarter)
- Eddy Lake
- Hanging Horn Lake
- Kahring Lake
- Katzel Lake (south quarter)
- Little Hanging Horn Lake
- Lake Twentynine
- Lost Lake
- Mud Lake
- Sandy Lake (west edge)
Adjacent townships
- Mahtowa Township (north)
- Blackhoof Township (east)
- Moose Lake Township (southwest)
- Skelton Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains these two cemeteries: Riverside and Sunset Memorial.
Demographics
As of the census