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References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Tarkio Township, Page County, Iowa
- ↑ Kershaw, W. L. (1909). History of Page County, Iowa: Also Biographical Sketches of Some Prominent Citizens of the County, Volume 1. S.J. Clarke Publishing Co. p. 92.
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Coordinates: 40°46′16″N95°12′50″W / 40.771°N 95.214°W
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