Jefferson Township, Buchanan County, Iowa

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Jefferson Township, Buchanan County
Township
Map highlighting Jefferson Township, Buchanan County, Iowa.svg
Coordinates: 42°20′15″N092°00′46″W / 42.33750°N 92.01278°W / 42.33750; -92.01278
Country Flag of the United States.svg United States
State Flag of Iowa.svg  Iowa
County Buchanan
Area
 • Total
36 sq mi (93.24 km2)
 • Land35.98 sq mi (93.19 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
[1]
919 ft (280 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total
726
 • Density20.2/sq mi (7.8/km2)
FIPS code 19-92208 [2]
GNIS feature ID 0468130

Jefferson Township is one of sixteen townships in Buchanan County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 726.

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Geography

Jefferson Township covers an area of 36 square miles (93 km2) and contains one incorporated settlement, Brandon. The unincorporated community of Shady Grove is at the northwestern edge of the township. According to the USGS, it contains four cemeteries: Bear Creek School, First, Jefferson Township and Shady Grove (historical).

References

  1. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.


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