Lecompton Township | |
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 The Lecompton Rest Area along U.S. Highway 40 | |
 Location in Douglas County | |
| Coordinates: 39°01′45″N 095°24′36″W / 39.02917°N 95.41000°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Douglas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.53 sq mi (92.01 km2) |
| • Land | 34.65 sq mi (89.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.87 sq mi (2.26 km2) 2.46% |
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 1,761 |
| • Density | 50.8/sq mi (19.6/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0478815 |
Lecompton Township is a township in Douglas County, Kansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,761.
Lecompton Township was formed in about 1858.[1] It was named for the town of Lecompton which was the territorial capital of Kansas from 1855–61.
Geography
Lecompton Township covers an area of 35.53 square miles (92.0 km2) and contains one incorporated settlement, Lecompton. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Big Springs and Lecompton.
The streams of Coon Creek, Oakley Creek and Spring Creek run through this township.
Adjacent townships
- Kaw Township, Jefferson County (northwest)
- Kentucky Township, Jefferson County (north)
- Rural Township, Jefferson County (northeast)
- Wakarusa Township, Douglas County (east)
- Kanwaka Township, Douglas County (south)
- Tecumseh Township, Shawnee County (west)
Towns and settlements
Although these towns may not be incorporated or populated, they are still placed on maps produced by the county.
- Big Springs, located at 39°00′47″N 95°29′06″W / 39.01306°N 95.48500°W
- Grover, located at 39°03′24″N 95°28′27″W / 39.05667°N 95.47417°W
- Lecompton, located at 39°04′29″N 95°39′50″W / 39.07472°N 95.66389°W
Transportation
Major highways
- I-70, part of the Kansas Turnpike
- U.S. Highway 40
Points of interest
- The Scenic River Road. This old country road travels along the Kansas River from Tecumseh to Lake View via Lecompton.
References
- "Township of Lecompton". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. October 13, 1978. Retrieved July 15, 2009.
External links
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This page was last edited on 26 July 2023, at 22:33