title: Jefferson Township, Geary County, Kansas
text: # Jefferson Township, Geary County, Kansas
  
  Jefferson Township is a township in Geary County, Kansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,651.
  
  ## History
  
  Jefferson Township was established in 1878. It was named for Thomas Jefferson.
  
  ## Geography
  
  Jefferson Township covers an area of 48.44 square miles (125.5 $km^2)$ and contains one incorporated settlement, Grandview Plaza. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Fairview and Rosey.
  
  Whiskey Lake is within this township. The streams of Clarks Creek, Davis Creek, Dry Creek, Franks Creek and Humboldt Creek run through this township.
  
  ## Transportation
  
  Jefferson Township contains one airport or landing strip, Marshall Airfield.
  
  