Ell Township, Hancock County, Iowa

Ell Township is one of sixteen townships in Hancock County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 870.[1]

Ell Township
Township
Location in Hancock County
Coordinates: 43°02′06″N 93°32′49″W
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyHancock
Area
 • Total36.39 sq mi (94.25 km2)
 • Land36.39 sq mi (94.25 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation
1,224 ft (373 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total870
 • Density23.9/sq mi (9.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
50438, 50449
GNIS feature ID0467783

History

Ell Township was organized in 1879.[2] It was named for Sebastian Ell, a pioneer settler.[3]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, Ell Township covers an area of 36.39 square miles (94.25 square kilometers).

Cities, towns, villages

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains Calvary Cemetery.

School districts
  • Belmond-Klemme Community School District
  • Garner-Hayfield Community School District
  • Ventura Community School District

Political districts
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References
  1. "U.S. Census website". Retrieved 2009-06-05.
  2. History of Kossuth, Hancock, and Winnebago Counties, Iowa. Union Publishing Company. 1884. p. 691.
  3. History of Winnebago County and Hancock County, Iowa. Pioneer Publishing Company. 1917. pp. 263–264.
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