Jackson Township is a township in Geary County, Kansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 78.
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 |
History
editJackson Township was organized in 1872. It was named for President Andrew Jackson.[1]
Geography
editJackson 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.
Further reading
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