Le Ray Township is a township in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 846 as of the 2000 census.
History
Le Ray Township was first settled in 1856 and was organized in 1860. At first it was named Lake Township, then was renamed Tivoli Township, but on September 5, 1860, it received its present name.
thumb|Le Ray Township Plat Map from the Standard Atlas, Blue Earth County, Minnesota
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (7.19%) is water.
The east half of the city of Eagle Lake is within the township geographically but is a separate entity.
Major highways
- 20px U.S. Highway 14
- 20px Minnesota State Highway 60
Lakes
- Alice Lake
- Born Lake
- Eagle Lake (east half)
- Gilfillin Lake (south quarter)
- Indian Lake
- Madison Lake
- Madison Lake (southwest three-quarters)
- Mud Lake
Adjacent townships
- Jamestown Township (north)
- Elysian Township, Le Sueur County (northeast)
- Janesville Township, Waseca County (east)
- Alton Township, Waseca County (southeast)
- McPherson Township (south)
- Decoria Township (southwest)
- Mankato Township (west)
- Lime Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township includes Eagle Lake Cemetery.
Demographics
As of the census