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Jackson Township, Geary County, Kansas

Coordinates: 39°00′55″N 096°32′46″W / 39.01528°N 96.54611°W / 39.01528; -96.54611
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Jackson Township
Location in Geary County
Location in Geary County
Coordinates: 39°00′55″N 096°32′46″W / 39.01528°N 96.54611°W / 39.01528; -96.54611
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyGeary
Area
 • Total40.34 sq mi (104.48 km2)
 • Land40.34 sq mi (104.48 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation
1,250 ft (381 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total78
 • Density1.9/sq mi (0.7/km2)
GNIS feature ID0476721

Jackson Township is a township in Geary County, Kansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 78.

History

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Jackson Township was organized in 1872. It was named for President Andrew Jackson.[1]

Geography

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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

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  1. ^ "Geary County History (archived)". Geary County Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 12, 2013. Retrieved June 10, 2014.

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