Fredericksburg Township, Chickasaw County, Iowa Explained

Official Name:Fredericksburg Township
Settlement Type:Township
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Chickasaw
Area Total Km2:93.02
Area Land Km2:93.01
Area Water Km2:0.01
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Sq Mi:35.92
Area Land Sq Mi:35.91
Area Water Sq Mi:0
Area Water Percent:0.01
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:982
Population Density Km2:10.6
Population Density Sq Mi:27.3
Elevation M:351
Elevation Ft:1152
Coordinates:42.9517°N -92.1389°W
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:0467866

Fredericksburg Township is one of twelve townships in Chickasaw County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 982.

History

Fredericksburg Township was organized in 1857. It is named for Frederick Padden, an early settler.[1]

Geography

Fredericksburg Township covers an area of 35.92sqmi and contains the eastern portion of one incorporated settlement, Fredericksburg. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Maple Grove and Rose Hill.

Transportation

Fredericksburg Township contains one airport or landing strip, Klotz Landing Field.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: History of Chickasaw and Howard Counties, Iowa, Volume 1 . S. J. Clarke Publishing Company . Fairbairn, Robert Herd . 1919 . 265.