Jefferson Township, Butler County, Iowa Explained

Official Name:Jefferson Township, Butler County
Settlement Type:Township
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Butler
Area Total Km2:93.75
Area Land Km2:93.75
Area Water Km2:0
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Sq Mi:36.2
Area Land Sq Mi:36.2
Area Water Sq Mi:0
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:285
Population Density Km2:3.0
Population Density Sq Mi:7.9
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:290
Elevation Ft:951
Coordinates:42.6839°N -92.7278°W
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:19-92211[2]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0468131

Jefferson Township is one of sixteen townships in Butler County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 285.[3]

History

The first white child was born in Jefferson Township in 1855.[4]

Geography

Jefferson Township covers an area of 36.2sqmi and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains three cemeteries: Butler Center, Coster and New Albion.

References

  1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  2. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  3. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2020-07-19.
  4. Book: Hart, Irving H.. History of Butler County, Iowa: A Record of Settlement, Organization, Progress and Achievement. 1914. S. J. Clarke publishing Company. 349.

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