Jackson Township, Geary County, Kansas
Jackson Township | |
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 Location in Geary County | |
| Coordinates: 39°00′55″N 096°32′46″W / 39.01528°N 96.54611°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Geary |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40.34 sq mi (104.48 km2) |
| • Land | 40.34 sq mi (104.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (381 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 78 |
| • Density | 1.9/sq mi (0.7/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0476721 |
Jackson Township is a township in Geary County, Kansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 78.
History[edit]
Jackson Township was organized in 1872. It was named for President Andrew Jackson.[1]
Geography[edit]
Jackson Township covers an area of 40.34 square miles (104.5 km2) and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Briggs.
The streams of Briggs Branch, Deadman Creek, Horne Branch and Poole Branch run through this township.
References[edit]
- ^ "Geary County History (archived)". Geary County Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 12, 2013. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
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Municipalities and communities of Geary County, Kansas, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | †This community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau. ‡This community also has portions in an adjacent county or counties. | |
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