The first settler in the township was called Samuel McClughen, who came from Ohio in 1834.

[2] Stanton is Township 20 North, Range 10 East of the Third Principal Meridian.

(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

As of the 2020 census[1] there were 514 people, 238 households, and 167 families residing in the township.

29.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.