Oskaloosa Township, Jefferson County, Kansas
| Oskaloosa Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Location in Jefferson County | |
| Coordinates: 39°12′58″N 95°18′39″W / 39.21611°N 95.31083°WCoordinates: 39°12′58″N 95°18′39″W / 39.21611°N 95.31083°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 57.61 sq mi (149.21 km2) |
| • Land | 57.52 sq mi (148.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.25 km2) 0.17% |
| Elevation | 1,102 ft (336 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 2,142 |
| • Density | 37.2/sq mi (14.4/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0478346 |
Oskaloosa Township is a township in Jefferson County, Kansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,142.
Geography
Oskaloosa Township covers an area of 57.61 square miles (149.21 square kilometers); of this, 0.1 square miles (0.25 square kilometers) or 0.17 percent is water. The streams of Burr Oak Branch, Honey Creek and Little Buck Creek run through this township.
Cities and towns
- Oskaloosa (the county seat)
Adjacent townships
- Jefferson Township (northeast)
- Union Township (east)
- Sarcoxie Township (southeast)
- Rural Township (south)
- Kentucky Township (southwest)
- Fairview Township (west)
- Ozawkie Township (west)
Cemeteries
The township contains two cemeteries: Pleasant View and Plum Grove.
Major highways
- U.S. Route 59
- K-16
- K-92
Airports and landing strips
- Flying T Airport
- Shomin Airport
References
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