Dougherty Township, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
Dougherty Township is one of sixteen townships in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 275.
Dougherty Township, Cerro Gordo County | |
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| Coordinates: 42°57′08″N 093°05′12″W | |
| Country |  |
| State |  |
| County | Cerro Gordo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.96 sq mi (93.14 km2) |
| • Land | 35.96 sq mi (93.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 275 |
| • Density | 7.6/sq mi (3/km2) |
| FIPS code | 19-91017[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0467721 |
History
Dougherty Township was named for Daniel Dougherty, an early prominent resident.[3]
Geography
Dougherty Township covers an area of 35.96 square miles (93.1 km2) and contains one incorporated settlement, Dougherty. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Saint Patricks Catholic.
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References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 108.
External links
Municipalities and communities of Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Iowa highlighting Cerro Gordo County | |
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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