Jackson Township, Lyon County, Kansas

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Jackson Township is a township in Lyon County, Kansas, United States.

History

Jackson Township was originally called Forest Hill Township, and under the latter name was formed in 1859. It was renamed Jackson Township in 1860. [1]

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References

  1. French, Laura M. (1929). History of Emporia and Lyon County, Kansas. Heritage Books. p. 13. ISBN   9780788403460.

Coordinates: 38°23′52″N96°01′18″W / 38.3978°N 96.0217°W / 38.3978; -96.0217