| Palmyra Township | |
| Settlement Type: | Township |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | United States |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Kansas |
| Subdivision Type2: | County |
| Subdivision Name2: | Douglas |
| Area Total Km2: | 213.86 |
| Area Land Km2: | 212.17 |
| Area Water Km2: | 1.69 |
| Area Total Sq Mi: | 82.57 |
| Area Land Sq Mi: | 81.92 |
| Area Water Sq Mi: | 0.65 |
| Area Water Percent: | 0.79 |
| Population As Of: | 2000 |
| Population Total: | 5760 |
| Population Density Sq Mi: | 70.3 |
| Population Density Km2: | 27.1 |
| Elevation M: | 320 |
| Elevation Ft: | 1050 |
| Coordinates: | 38.7889°N -95.1503°W |
| Blank Name: | GNIS feature ID |
| Blank Info: | 0479537 |
Palmyra Township is a township in Douglas County, Kansas, USA. As of 2000 census, its population was 5,760. 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.
Palmyra Township covers an area of 82.57sqmi 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.
Although these towns may not be incorporated or populated, they are still placed on maps produced by the county.
Palmyra Township contains one airport or landing strip, Vinland Valley Aerodrome.