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Palmyra Township is a township in Douglas County, Kansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 5,760. It was named after a small trail stop on the Santa Fe Trail that was later absorbed into Baldwin City.[1] When it was first established in 1855, it was called Calhoun, until 1858.

Palmyra Township
Township
Signal Oak, a historic spot in Palmyra Township
Location in Douglas County
Coordinates: 38°47′20″N 095°09′01″W
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyDouglas
Area
  Total82.57 sq mi (213.86 km2)
  Land81.92 sq mi (212.17 km2)
  Water0.65 sq mi (1.69 km2)  0.79%
Elevation
1,050 ft (320 m)
Population
 (2000)
  Total5,760
  Density70.3/sq mi (27.1/km2)
GNIS feature ID0479537
A marker near the townsite of Brooklyn in Palmyra Township.
A marker near the townsite of Brooklyn in Palmyra Township.
The boulder marking the location of Signal Oak.
The boulder marking the location of Signal Oak.

Geography


Palmyra Township covers an area of 82.57 square miles (213.9 km2) and contains one incorporated settlement, Baldwin City. According to the USGS, it contains six cemeteries: Baldwin City, Brumbaugh, Oakwood, Old Black Jack, Prairie City and Vinland.

The stream of Wymore Creek runs through this township.


Adjacent townships



Towns and settlements


Although these towns may not be incorporated or populated, they are still placed on maps produced by the county.


Transportation



Major highways



Airports


Palmyra Township contains one airport or landing strip, Vinland Valley Aerodrome.


Places of interest



References


  1. Cleland, Nora (June 12, 1961). "Only few of 45 county settlements left". Lawrence Journal-World. p. 13A. Retrieved November 1, 2015.

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