Lecompton Township, Douglas County, Kansas
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Lecompton Township is a township in Douglas County, Kansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,761.
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Lecompton Township | |
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Coordinates: 39°01′45″N 095°24′36″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 |
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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.