Avery Township, Hancock County, Iowa

Avery Township is one of sixteen townships in Hancock County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 387.[1]

Avery Township
Township
Location in Hancock County
Location in Hancock County
Coordinates: 42°56′49″N 93°33′46″W
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyHancock
Area
 • Total35.88 sq mi (92.94 km2)
 • Land35.84 sq mi (92.82 km2)
 • Water0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2)  0.12%
Elevation
1,247 ft (380 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total387
 • Density10.8/sq mi (4.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
50439, 50449, 50457
GNIS feature ID0467404

History

Avery Township was named for Anson Avery, a pioneer settler.[2]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, Avery Township covers an area of 35.88 square miles (92.94 square kilometers); of this, 35.84 square miles (92.82 square kilometers, 99.87 percent) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.11 square kilometers, 0.12 percent) is water.

Cities, towns, villages

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains Amsterdam & Calvary Cemeteries.

Landmarks
  • Eldred Sherwood Park

School districts
  • Belmond-Klemme Community School District
  • Sheffield Chapin Meservey Thornton Community School District

Political districts

References
  1. "U.S. Census website". Retrieved June 5, 2009.
  2. History of Winnebago County and Hancock County, Iowa. Pioneer Publishing Company. 1917. pp. 258.
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