Jefferson Township is one of sixteen townships in Buchanan County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 726.
Jefferson Township, Buchanan County | |
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| Coordinates: 42°20′15″N 092°00′46″W / 42.33750°N 92.01278°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Buchanan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36 sq mi (93.24 km2) |
| • Land | 35.98 sq mi (93.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 726 |
| • Density | 20.2/sq mi (7.8/km2) |
| FIPS code | 19-92208[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0468130 |
Geography edit
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 edit
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
External links edit
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