Volga Township, Clayton County, Iowa Explained

Official Name:Volga Township
Settlement Type:Township
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Clayton
Area Total Km2:101.09
Area Land Km2:101.09
Area Water Km2:0
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Sq Mi:39.03
Area Land Sq Mi:39.03
Area Water Sq Mi:0
Area Water Percent:0
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:551
Population Density Km2:5.5
Population Density Sq Mi:14.1
Elevation M:253
Elevation Ft:830
Coordinates:42.7703°N -91.3036°W
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:0468876

Volga Township is a township in Clayton County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 551.

History

Volga Township was named from the Volga River (Iowa), which in turn was named after the Volga River in Russia.[1]

Geography

Volga Township covers an area of 39.03sqmi and contains two incorporated settlements: Elkport and Garber. According to the USGS, it contains ten cemeteries: Blanchaine, Communia, Eberhard, Hartshey, Immanuel Lutheran, Krumm, Musfeldt, Old Garber, Saint Michaels and Wolf.

The streams of Bear Creek, Doe Creek, Elk Creek, Honey Creek, Panther Creek, Volga River and Wayman Creek run through this township.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: History of Clayton County, Iowa: From the Earliest Historical Times Down to the Present . Robert O. Law Company . Price, Realto E. . 1916 . 322.