Madison Township, Hancock County, Iowa

Madison Township is one of sixteen townships in Hancock County, Iowa, USA. At the 2000 census, its population was 775.[1]

Madison Township
Township
Location in Hancock County
Coordinates: 43°12′55″N 93°40′19″W
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyHancock
Area
 • Total35 sq mi (90.65 km2)
 • Land35 sq mi (90.65 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation
1,230 ft (375 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total775
 • Density22.1/sq mi (8.5/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
50436, 50438
GNIS feature ID0468321

History

Madison Township was organized in 1858.[2][3]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, Madison Township covers an area of 35 square miles (90.65 square kilometers).

Cities, towns, villages

Unincorporated towns

(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains Madison Cemetery.

Major highways

Airports and landing strips
  • Forest City Municipal Airport

School districts
  • Forest City Community School District
  • Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Community School District
  • Woden-Crystal Lake Community School District [defunct, absolved by neighboring districts]

Political districts
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References
  1. "U.S. Census website". Retrieved 2009-06-05.
  2. History of Winnebago County and Hancock County, Iowa. Pioneer Publishing Company. 1917. pp. 268.
  3. History of Kossuth, Hancock, and Winnebago Counties, Iowa. Union Publishing Company. 1884. pp. 712.
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