Lecompton Township is a township in Douglas County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,669.
History Lecompton Township was formed circa 1858. It was named for the town of Lecompton, which was the territorial capital of Kansas from 185561.
Geography Lecompton Township covers an area of 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)
Communities Although these towns may not be incorporated or populated, they are still placed on maps produced by the county. Big Springs, located at Grover, located at Lecompton, located at
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 City-Data.com