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German township was in the eastern part of the county. This township was first organized in 1842 and called German Township for the German settlers who were there. German Township remained in 1845 when the county was redistricted, and in 1909 it was divided to form Big Creek Township. In 1918, May 7, "came H.K. Lett, Wm. White, J.P. Ennes, et al (in number about 130), all citizens of German Township and present a petition praying that the name of their township be changed from German Township to Marquand Township," and the name was changed. The reason given is the feeling which existed during the World War against even the word German. Marquand is the principal settlement in this township. (County Court Record, Waggoner, Compton) - Source: Hamlett, Mayme L. "Place Names Of Six Southeast Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1938.
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