Grant Township was annexed from the extreme southern portion of Sarcoxie Township in Jefferson County in 1872.

The largest town was called Jefferson until it was renamed North Lawrence in 1870.

Grant Township covers an area of 16.56 square miles (42.9 km2) and contains no incorporated settlements.

Although these towns may not be incorporated or populated, they are still placed on maps produced by the county.

This article about a location in Douglas County, Kansas is a stub.