Jefferson Township, Buchanan County, Iowa
Jefferson Township is one of sixteen townships in Buchanan County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 726.
Jefferson Township, Buchanan County | |
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| Coordinates: 42°20′15″N 092°00′46″W | |
| Country |  |
| State |  |
| County | Buchanan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36 sq mi (93.24 km2) |
| • Land | 35.98 sq mi (93.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 726 |
| • Density | 20.2/sq mi (7.8/km2) |
| FIPS code | 19-92208[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0468130 |
Geography
Jefferson Township covers an area of 36 square miles (93 km2) and contains one incorporated settlement, Brandon. The unincorporated community of Shady Grove is at the northwestern edge of the township. According to the USGS, it contains four cemeteries: Bear Creek School, First, Jefferson Township and Shady Grove (historical).
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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.
External links
Municipalities and communities of Buchanan County, Iowa, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Iowa highlighting Buchanan County | |
| Townships | ||
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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