Townships are the original form of local government in Minnesota. Today, the term township generally refers to organized but unincorporated communities governed by a local board of supervisors and created to provide services to their residents. A town board of supervisors, elected to staggered three-year terms on an annual basis, make up the governing body for Beauford Township. The board of supervisors is joined by a township clerk/treasurer, which is appointed in our township. Election of township positions are held in November with the general election. The township annual meeting is held the second Tuesday in March.

Township Officials

Demographics

Beauford Township is located in Blue Earth County, southern Minnesota, approximately 15-20 miles south of Mankato.  As of the census of 2000:

• There were 442 people, 159 households, and 123 families residing in the township.
• The median income for a household in the township was $43,542, and the median income for a family was $47,656.
• The township has a total area of 35.9 square miles, of which 35.5 square miles is land and 0.3 square miles is water.
• Major highways:  Minnesota State Highway 22
• Lakes:  Perch Lake
• Rivers:  Cobb River
• Cemeteries:  Beauford and Oak Hill