Perry Township, Davis County, Iowa

Perry Township is a township in Davis County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 333.

Perry Township
Location in Davis County
Location in Davis County
Coordinates: 40°46′24″N 92°20′32″W
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyDavis
Area
  Total29.14 sq mi (75.48 km2)
  Land29.13 sq mi (75.45 km2)
  Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)  0.04%
Elevation
837 ft (255 m)
Population
 (2000)
  Total333
  Density11.4/sq mi (4.4/km2)
GNIS feature ID0468507

History

Perry Township was organized in 1846.[1] It is named for Matthew C. Perry.[2]

Geography

Perry Township covers an area of 29.14 square miles (75.48 square kilometers); of this, 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers) or 0.04 percent is water. The stream of Butter Creek runs through this township.

Unincorporated towns

  • Shunem

(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains four cemeteries: Pewter, Shunem, Stark and White.

Major highways

References

  1. History of Davis County, Iowa. State Historical Company. 1882. pp. 428.
  2. History of Davis County, Iowa. State Historical Company. 1882. pp. 594.


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