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Jefferson Township is a township in Geary County, Kansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,651.

Jefferson Township
Township
Location in Geary County
Coordinates: 39°00′02″N 096°45′41″W
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyGeary
Area
 • Total48.44 sq mi (125.46 km2)
 • Land47.69 sq mi (123.51 km2)
 • Water0.75 sq mi (1.95 km2)  1.55%
Elevation
1,289 ft (393 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total1,651
 • Density34.6/sq mi (13.4/km2)
GNIS feature ID0476710

History


Jefferson Township was established in 1878. It was named for Thomas Jefferson.[1]


Geography


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.


Transportation


Jefferson Township contains one airport or landing strip, Marshall Airfield.


References


  1. "Geary County History (archived)". Geary County Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 12, 2013. Retrieved 10 June 2014.

Further reading


See also: List of books about Geary County, Kansas



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