Poyner Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa
Poyner Township is one of seventeen rural townships in Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2581.
Poyner Township, Black Hawk County | |
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| Coordinates: 42°27′42″N 092°12′56″W | |
| Country |  |
| State |  |
| County | Black Hawk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.26 sq mi (91.33 km2) |
| • Land | 34.79 sq mi (90.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.47 sq mi (1.22 km2) |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 2,581 |
| • Density | 74.2/sq mi (28.6/km2) |
| FIPS code | 19-93477[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0468567 |
History
The township was named for Nathan Poyner, a pioneer minister.[3]
Geography
Poyner Township covers an area of 35.26 square miles (91.3 km2) and contains two incorporated settlements: Gilbertville and Raymond. According to the USGS, it contains four cemeteries: Poyner Township, Saint Joseph's, Saint Mary's and Saint Mary's Catholic.
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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.
- "Notice". The Owosso American. Aug 28, 1889. p. 3. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
External links
Municipalities and communities of Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Iowa highlighting Black Hawk County | |
| Townships | ||
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| Other unincorporated communities | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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