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Township in Kansas, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jefferson Township is a township in Geary County, Kansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,651.
Jefferson Township | |
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Coordinates: 39°00′02″N 096°45′41″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Kansas |
County | Geary |
Area | |
• Total | 48.44 sq mi (125.46 km2) |
• Land | 47.69 sq mi (123.51 km2) |
• Water | 0.75 sq mi (1.95 km2) 1.55% |
Elevation | 1,289 ft (393 m) |
Population (2000) | |
• Total | 1,651 |
• Density | 34.6/sq mi (13.4/km2) |
GNIS feature ID | 0476710 |
Jefferson Township was established in 1878. It was named for Thomas Jefferson.[1]
Jefferson Township covers an area of 48.44 square miles (125.5 km2) and contains one incorporated settlement, Grandview Plaza. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Fairview and Rosey.
Whiskey Lake is within this township. The streams of Clarks Creek, Davis Creek, Dry Creek, Franks Creek and Humboldt Creek run through this township.
Jefferson Township contains one airport or landing strip, Marshall Airfield.
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