[1] It was named for the town of Lecompton which was the territorial capital of Kansas from 1855–61.

Lecompton Township covers an area of 35.53 square miles (92.0 km2) and contains one incorporated settlement, Lecompton.

According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Big Springs and Lecompton.

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.