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 | |
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| Coordinates: 42°25′54″N 091°46′30″W | |
| Country |  |
| State |  |
| County | Buchanan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.28 sq mi (88.79 km2) |
| • Land | 33.94 sq mi (87.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.34 sq mi (0.87 km2) |
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 1,133 |
| • Density | 33.4/sq mi (12.9/km2) |
| FIPS code | 19-92439[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0468212 |
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
- "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.
- History of Liberty Township
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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