Washington Township, Story County, Iowa

Washington Township is a township in Story County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 35,477.

Washington Township
Township
Location in Story County
Coordinates: 41°59′28″N 093°38′29″W
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyStory
Area
 • Total35.1 sq mi (91 km2)
 • Land35.1 sq mi (91 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0 km2)  0.0%
Elevation
971 ft (296 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total35,477
 • Density1,012/sq mi (391/km2)
ZIP Code
50010
Area code(s)515

Geography

Washington Township covers an area of 35.1 square miles (91 km2) and contains the incorporated town of Ames, as well as part of Kelley. According to the USGS, it contains five cemeteries: Ontario Cemetery, Ames Municipal Cemetery, Memorial Gardens Cemetery, College Cemetery and Sunday Cemetery.

U.S. Route 69 runs north-south through the township and U.S. Route 30 runs east-west.

Washington Township is adjacent to Franklin, Grant and Palestine townships.

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