Waterford Township, Clinton County, Iowa Explained

Official Name:Waterford Township
Settlement Type:Township
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Clinton
Area Total Km2:93.57
Area Land Km2:93.57
Area Water Km2:0
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Sq Mi:36.13
Area Land Sq Mi:36.13
Area Water Sq Mi:0
Area Water Percent:0
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:796
Population Density Km2:8.5
Population Density Sq Mi:22
Elevation M:264
Elevation Ft:866
Coordinates:41.9936°N -90.495°W
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:0468949

Waterford Township is a township in Clinton County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 796.

History

Waterford Township was organized in April, 1854. It was first called Henry Township, and the name was changed to its present form in May of that year.[1]

Geography

Waterford Township covers an area of 36.13sqmi and contains one incorporated settlement, Charlotte. According to the USGS, it contains six cemeteries: Assumption, Glahn, Gohlmann, Immaculate Conception, McClure and Saint Josephs.

The streams of Honey Creek, Williams Creek, Williams Creek and Willow Creek run through this township.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Wolfe's History of Clinton County, Iowa, Volume 1 . B. F. Bowen . Wolfe, Patrick B. . 1911 . 259.