Athens Township | |
|---|---|
 Location in Jewell County | |
| Coordinates: 39°36′05″N 98°19′51″W / 39.60139°N 98.33083°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jewell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.47 sq mi (102.24 km2) |
| • Land | 39.47 sq mi (102.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 1,503 ft (458 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 74 |
| • Density | 1.9/sq mi (0.72/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0472091 |
Athens Township is a township in Jewell County, Kansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 74.
Geography
Athens Township covers an area of 39.47 square miles (102.24 square kilometers). The streams of Ash Creek, Middle Limestone Creek and West Limestone Creek run through this township.
Adjacent townships
- Ionia Township (north)
- Calvin Township (northeast)
- Browns Creek Township (east)
- Glen Elder Township, Mitchell County (south)
- Cawker Township, Mitchell County (southwest)
- Erving Township (west)
- Odessa Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains one cemetery, Athens.
Major highways
Airports and landing strips
- Rose Port Airport
References
External links
Municipalities and communities of Jewell County, Kansas, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Kansas highlighting Jewell County | |
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost towns | ||
| Townships | ||
| Footnotes | †This community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau. | |
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