Marcus Township, Cherokee County, Iowa

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Marcus Township
Map highlighting Marcus Township, Cherokee County, Iowa.svg
Coordinates: 42°51′53″N095°47′38″W / 42.86472°N 95.79389°W / 42.86472; -95.79389
Country Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
State Flag of Iowa.svg Iowa
County Cherokee
Area
  Total
36.59 sq mi (94.77 km2)
  Land36.59 sq mi (94.77 km2)
  Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
[1]
1,450 ft (442 m)
Population
 (2000)
  Total
1,311
  Density36/sq mi (13.8/km2)
FIPS code 19-92829 [2]
GNIS feature ID 0468345

Marcus Township is one of sixteen townships in Cherokee County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,311.

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Geography

Marcus Township covers an area of 36.59 square miles (94.8 km2) and contains one incorporated settlement, Marcus. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Holy Name and Marcus-Amherst.

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.