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Lyon Township is a township in Geary County, Kansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 298.

Lyon Township
Township
Location in Geary County
Coordinates: 38°55′20″N 096°52′21″W
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyGeary
Area
 • Total43.98 sq mi (113.91 km2)
 • Land43.45 sq mi (112.54 km2)
 • Water0.53 sq mi (1.37 km2)  1.2%
Elevation
1,142 ft (348 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total298
 • Density6.9/sq mi (2.6/km2)
GNIS feature ID0476700

History


Lyon Township was established in 1877. It was named for Gen. Nathaniel Lyon.[1]


Geography


Lyon Township covers an area of 43.98 square miles (113.9 km2) and contains no incorporated settlements.

The streams of Carry Creek, Lyon Creek, Otter Creek and Schuler Branch run through this township.


References


  1. "Geary County History (archived)". Geary County Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 12, 2013. Retrieved 10 June 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)

Further reading


See also: List of books about Geary County, Kansas



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