Morgan Township, Decatur County, Iowa Explained

Official Name:Morgan Township
Settlement Type:Township
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Decatur
Area Total Km2:63.95
Area Land Km2:63.95
Area Water Km2:0
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Sq Mi:24.69
Area Land Sq Mi:24.69
Area Water Sq Mi:0
Area Water Percent:0
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:75
Population Density Km2:1.2
Population Density Sq Mi:3
Elevation M:307
Elevation Ft:1007
Coordinates:40.6069°N -93.6172°W
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:0468405

Morgan Township is a township in Decatur County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 75.

History

Morgan Township was created in 1850. It was named for county commissioner Josiah Morgan.[1]

Geography

Morgan Township covers an area of 24.69 square miles (63.95 square kilometers). The streams of Caleb Creek, Lick Branch and Steel Creek run through this township.

Unincorporated towns

(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains six cemeteries: Elm, Fugate, Gatliff, Logan, Union and White Oak.

References

  1. Book: History of Decatur County, Iowa, and Its People, Volume 1 . S. J. Clarke Publishing Company . Smith, Heman Conoman . 1915 . 16.

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