Liberty Township, Buchanan County, Iowa

Liberty Township is one of sixteen townships in Buchanan County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,133.

Liberty Township, Buchanan County
Township
Coordinates: 42°25′54″N 091°46′30″W
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyBuchanan
Area
 • Total34.28 sq mi (88.79 km2)
 • Land33.94 sq mi (87.91 km2)
 • Water0.34 sq mi (0.87 km2)
Elevation948 ft (289 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total1,133
 • Density33.4/sq mi (12.9/km2)
FIPS code19-92439[2]
GNIS feature ID0468212

Geography

Liberty Township covers an area of 34.28 square miles (88.8 km2) and contains one incorporated settlement, Quasqueton. According to the USGS, it contains four cemeteries: Hickory Grove, Pine Creek, Quasqueton and Saint Patricks.

History

Liberty Township was first organized in 1847 at which time it was much larger than at present. It was reduced to its present size in 1858.[3]

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References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. History of Liberty Township



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