Lecompton Township, Douglas County, Kansas

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.

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 / 39.01306; -95.48500 (Big Springs, Kansas)
  • Grover, located at 39°03′24″N 95°28′27″W / 39.05667°N 95.47417°W / 39.05667; -95.47417 (Grover, Kansas)
    • Lecompton, located at 39°04′29″N 95°39′50″W / 39.07472°N 95.66389°W / 39.07472; -95.66389 (Lecompton, Kansas)

      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

      External links

      • US-Counties.com
      • City-Data.com

      v t e Municipalities and communities of Douglas County, Kansas, United States County seat: Lawrence Cities Baldwin City Eudora Lawrence Lecompton Townships Clinton Eudora Grant Kanwaka Lecompton Marion Palmyra Wakarusa Willow Springs Unincorporated communities Big Springs Clearfield Clinton Globe Grover Hesper Kanwaka Lake View Lone Star Midland Pleasant Grove Sibleyville Stull Vinland Worden Ghost towns Prairie City Twin Mound

      
      

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