Washington Township, Clinton County, Iowa Explained

Official Name:Washington Township
Settlement Type:Township
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Clinton
Area Total Km2:82.98
Area Land Km2:82.98
Area Water Km2:0
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Sq Mi:32.04
Area Land Sq Mi:32.04
Area Water Sq Mi:0
Area Water Percent:0
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:460
Population Density Km2:5.5
Population Density Sq Mi:14.4
Elevation M:254
Elevation Ft:833
Coordinates:41.9119°N -90.4806°W
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:0468911

Washington Township is a township in Clinton County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 460.

History

Washington Township was organized in 1856.[1] It is named for George Washington.[2]

Geography

Washington Township covers an area of 32.04sqmi and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains four cemeteries: Clinton County Farm, Rossiter, Saint Patricks and White.

References

  1. Book: The History of Clinton County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns &c . Western Historical Company . 1879 . 638.
  2. Book: Wolfe's History of Clinton County, Iowa, Volume 1 . B. F. Bowen . Wolfe, Patrick B. . 1911 . 284.

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