Palmyra Township, Douglas County, Kansas
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Palmyra Township | |
|---|---|
 Signal Oak, a historic spot | |
 Location in Douglas County | |
| Coordinates: 38°47′20″N 095°09′01″W / 38.78889°N 95.15028°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Douglas |
| Area | |
• Total | 82.57 sq mi (213.86 km2) |
| • Land | 81.92 sq mi (212.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.65 sq mi (1.69 km2) 0.79% |
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 7,575 |
| • Density | 92.47/sq mi (35.70/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0479537 |
Palmyra Township is a township in Douglas County, Kansas, United States. As of 2020 census, its population was 7,575.
It was named after a small trail stop on the Santa Fe Trail that was later absorbed into Baldwin City.[1] When it was first established in 1855, it was called Calhoun, until 1858.
Geography
Palmyra Township covers an area of 82.57 square miles (213.9 km2) and contains one incorporated settlement, Baldwin City. According to the USGS, it contains six cemeteries: Baldwin City, Brumbaugh, Oakwood, Old Black Jack, Prairie City and Vinland.
The stream of Wymore Creek runs through this township.
Adjacent townships
- Wakarusa Township, Douglas County (northwest)
- Eudora Township, Douglas County (northeast)
- McCamish Township, Johnson County (east)
- Richland Township, Miami County (southeast)
- Franklin Township, Franklin County (south)
- Hayes Township, Franklin County (southwest)
- Willow Springs Township, Douglas County (west)
Communities
Although these towns may not be incorporated or populated, they are still placed on maps produced by the county.
- Baldwin City, located at 38°46′39″N 95°11′15″W / 38.77750°N 95.18750°W
- Black Jack, located at 38°45′50″N 95°07′36″W / 38.76389°N 95.12667°W
- Brooklyn, located at 38°49′06″N 95°14′29″W / 38.81833°N 95.24139°W
- Clearfield, located at 38°49′33″N 95°05′35″W / 38.82583°N 95.09306°W
- Prairie City, located at 38°46′03″N 95°12′35″W / 38.76750°N 95.20972°W
- Vinland, located at 38°50′22″N 95°10′56″W / 38.8394°N 95.1822°W
Transportation
Major highways
Airports
Palmyra Township contains one airport or landing strip, Vinland Valley Aerodrome.
