Jefferson County Map, Kansas
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Jefferson County, Kansas
Jefferson County is in northeast Kansas. It’s not far from Topeka. Oskaloosa is the county seat. It’s a mix of farmland and bedroom communities for folks who work in Topeka or Lawrence.
Perry Lake is a big draw for fishing and boating. It’s actually the fourth largest lake in the state. The surrounding Perry State Park is beautiful too.
The county has a bunch of small towns with that classic Midwest feel. U.S. Highway 59 and 24 run through the county with a population of around 19,000 people. There’s some decent hunting in the county too.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Jefferson County |
| County Seat | Oskaloosa |
| Population | 19,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, and several smaller communities |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 24, U.S. Highway 59, Kansas Highway 4 |
| FIPS Code | 20-087 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 543 square miles (land: 540 sq mi, water: 3 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Atchison County (North), Leavenworth County (East), Douglas County (South), Shawnee County (Southwest), Jackson County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | Kansas |
| Coordinates | 39.16°N, 95.38°W |
| Etymology | Named in honor of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States. |
| Major Landmarks | Perry Lake, Jefferson County Historical Society Museum, and the K-4 Trail |
| Website | Jefferson County Website |
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