Girard Township, organized March 21, 1882, has a name that is borne by townships and villages or cities in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Kansas, and other states, in honor of Stephen Girard (b. 1750, d. 1831), of Philadelphia, a wealthy merchant and philanthropist, founder of Girard College.
Source: The Book “Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance” Volume 17 – 1920 By Warren Upham”
| Chairman | Blaine K Larson |
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| Supervisor | Larry Estes |
| Supervisor | Peter Christianson |
| Clerk | Debbie Irmen |
| Treasurer | Kathy Trites |
| Location | 25518 430th Ave, Henning |
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| Day/Time | Third Tuesday at 6 p.m. |
| Population | 731 |
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| Area | 35.61444 square miles |
| Major Lakes | Beauty Shore, East Battle, Emma, Ethel, Mason, Tamarack |
| Minor Civil Division | 2711123840 |
| Township and Range | T 133N - R 39W |
| Commissioner Districts | District 3 |
| Cities in this area | There are no cities in this township |
| Polling Place(s) | Minnesota Secretary of State - Poll Finder |
