Jefferson Township is a township in Geary County, Kansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,651.
Jefferson Township | |
|---|---|
 Location in Geary County | |
| Coordinates: 39°00′02″N 096°45′41″W / 39.00056°N 96.76139°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 |
History
editJefferson Township was established in 1878. It was named for Thomas Jefferson.[1]
Geography
editJefferson 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.
Transportation
editJefferson Township contains one airport or landing strip, Marshall Airfield.
References
edit- ^ "Geary County History (archived)". Geary County Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 12, 2013. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
Further reading
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