Wacousta Township, Humboldt County, Iowa

Wacousta Township is one of twelve townships in Humboldt County, Iowa, USA.[1] As of the 2000 census, its population was 246.

Wacousta Township
Location in Humboldt County
Location in Humboldt County
Coordinates: 42°51′40″N 94°23′18″W
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyHumboldt
Established1857
Area
  Total36.6 sq mi (95 km2)
  Land36.6 sq mi (95 km2)
  Water0.0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
1,138 ft (347 m)
Population
 (2000)
  Total246
  Density7/sq mi (3/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
50570 (Ottosen)
GNIS feature ID0468877

History

Wacousta Township was organized in 1858.[2]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, Wacousta Township covers an area of 36.6 square miles (95 km2); all of this land.

Cities, towns, villages

Adjacent townships

Political districts

Cemeteries

Wacousta Township contains McKnight Cemetery and Union Cemetery, in addition to the Omer-Thorsen Farm.[3]

References

  1. "Wacousta township, Humboldt County, Iowa (IA)." U.S. Census Bureau. Breakdown. Retrieved January 29, 2010.
  2. History of Kossuth and Humboldt Counties, Iowa. Union Publishing Company. 1884. p. 890. Note that Google Books misspells "Humboldt".
  3. "Omer-Thorsen Farm." U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wacousta Township, Humboldt County, Iowa USGS. Retrieved 3/21/2011.
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