Lecompton Township, Douglas County, Kansas

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Lecompton Township
Location in Douglas County
Location in Douglas County
Coordinates: 39°01′45″N 095°24′36″W / 39.02917, -95.41
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. It was named for the town of Lecompton which was the territorial capital of Kansas.

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[edit] Geography

Lecompton Township covers an area of 35.53 square miles 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.

[edit] Adjacent Townships

[edit] Towns and Settlements

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

[edit] Transportation

[edit] Major Highways

[edit] Points of Interest

  • The Scenic River Road. This old country road travels along the Kansas River from Tecumseh to Lake View via Lecompton.


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Douglas County, Kansas
County seat: Lawrence
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