Judson Township is a township in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 591 as of the 2000 census.

History

Judson Township was organized in 1858, and named for Adoniram Judson, an American missionary.

Notable people

  • Ronald G. Evans (1915–1992), businessman and Minnesota state legislator, was born in Judson Township
  • Richard E. Wigley (1918–1998), farmer and Minnesota state legislator, was born in Judson Township.

Geography

thumb|Judson Township Plat Map from the Standard Atlas, Blue Earth County, Minnesota

Public Land Survey System (PLSS) of the United States: Township 108 North, Range 28 West, Fifth Meridian, 23,193 Acres. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (1.61%) is water.

The north quarter of the city of Lake Crystal is within this township geographically but is a separate entity.

Unincorporated community

  • Judson at

Major highways

  • 20px U.S. Highway 169
  • 20px Minnesota State Highway 60
  • 20px Minnesota State Highway 68

Lakes

  • Horseshoe Lake
  • Lily Lake
  • Lake Crystal (north half)
  • Mcgibneys Lake
  • Mennenga Lake
  • Rush Lake (west half)

Adjacent townships

  • Nicollet Township, Nicollet County (north)
  • Belgrade Township, Nicollet County (northeast)
  • South Bend Township (east)
  • Rapidan Township (southeast)
  • Garden City Township (south)
  • Lincoln Township (southwest)
  • Butternut Valley Township (west)
  • Cambria Township (northwest)
  • Courtland Township, Nicollet County (northwest)

Cemeteries

The township includes the following cemeteries: Holy Family and Jerusalem.

Demographics

The 2000 census