Palestine Township, Story County, Iowa Explained

Official Name:Palestine Township
Settlement Type:Township
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Story
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Sq Mi:36.4
Area Land Sq Mi:36.4
Area Water Sq Mi:0.0
Area Water Percent:0.0
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:4,604
Population Density Sq Mi:127
Elevation Ft:1024
Coordinates:41.9069°N -93.6394°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP Code
Postal Code:50124, 50244, 50134, 50226, 50242, 50243, 50046, 50010, 50014
Area Code:515

Palestine Township is a township in Story County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 4,604.

Geography

Palestine Township covers an area of 36.4sqmi and contains the incorporated towns of Huxley, Slater, Sheldahl and Kelley. According to the USGS, it contains six cemeteries: Lincoln Cemetery, Bethany Cemetery, Slater Cemetery, Sheldahl Lutheran Cemetery, Fjeldberg Cemetery and Palestine Cemetery.

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