Perry Township, Tama County, Iowa Explained

Official Name:Perry Township,
Tama County
Settlement Type:Township
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Tama
Area Total Km2:93.51
Area Land Km2:93.42
Area Water Km2:0.09
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Sq Mi:36.1
Area Land Sq Mi:36.07
Area Water Sq Mi:0.03
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:1891
Population Density Km2:20.2
Population Density Sq Mi:52.4
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:293
Elevation Ft:961
Coordinates:42.1669°N -92.4706°W
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:19-93306[2]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0468510

Perry Township is a civil township in the northeastern part of Tama County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,891.

History

Perry Township was organized in 1858.[3]

Transportation

Important highways in Perry Township include U.S. Route 63 and Iowa Highway 8.

Government

Perry Township is administered by the Perry Township trustees, who are elected by the citizens of Perry Township and of Traer.

Geography

Within the thirty-six sections of Perry Township are located several creeks — Coon, Fourmile, Salt, and Wolf — and four cemeteries: Bakers Grove, Buckingham, Saint Paul's Catholic and West Union.

The city of Traer is located in Perry Township, as is the unincorporated community of Collins Grove. Outside these communities, the township is rural and its land is primarily used for agriculture.

Public services

Fire protection and ambulance services in Perry Township are the responsibility of Traer.

The ZIP code for Perry Township is 50675.

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. Book: History of Tama County, Iowa: Its Cities, Towns and Villages . Toledo Times Office . Chapman, Samuel D. . 1879 . 80.

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