Norway Township, Humboldt County, Iowa

Norway Township is one of twelve townships in Humboldt County, Iowa, USA.[1] As of the 2000 census, its population was 410.

Norway Township
Township
Location in Humboldt County
Coordinates: 42°40′17″N 94°00′19″W
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyHumboldt
Established1875
Area
 • Total36.2 sq mi (94 km2)
 • Land36.2 sq mi (94 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
1,129 ft (344 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total410
 • Density11/sq mi (4/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
50591 (Thor)
GNIS feature ID0468451

History

Norway Township was organized in 1870. It was originally built up chiefly by Scandinavians.[2]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, Norway Township covers an area of 36.2 square miles (94 km2); all of this is land.

Cities, towns, villages

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains East/West Ullensvang, Norway Lake, Norway Township, and Willicksen Cemetery.[3][4][5][6][7]

Political districts
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References
  1. "Norway township, Humboldt County, Iowa (IA)." U.S. Census Bureau. Breakdown. Retrieved January 23, 2010.
  2. History of Kossuth and Humboldt Counties, Iowa. Union Publishing Company. 1884. pp. 852–856. Note that Google Books misspells "Humboldt".
  3. "East Ullensvang Cemetery." GNIS Detail. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Norway Township, Humboldt County, Iowa Retrieved March 21, 2011.
  4. "West Ullensvang Cemetery." GNIS Detail. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Norway Township, Humboldt County, Iowa Retrieved March 21, 2011.
  5. "Norway Lake Cemetery." GNIS Detail. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Norway Township, Humboldt County, Iowa Retrieved March 21, 2011.
  6. "Norway Township Cemetery." GNIS Detail. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Norway Township, Humboldt County, Iowa Retrieved March 21, 2011.
  7. "Willicksen Cemetery." GNIS Detail. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Norway Township, Humboldt County, Iowa Retrieved March 21, 2011.
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