Jefferson Township, Buchanan County, Iowa

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Jefferson Township, Buchanan County
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Coordinates: 42°20′15″N 092°00′46″W / 42.33750°N 92.01278°W / 42.33750; -92.01278Coordinates: 42°20′15″N 092°00′46″W / 42.33750°N 92.01278°W / 42.33750; -92.01278
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyBuchanan
Area
 • Total36 sq mi (93.24 km2)
 • Land35.98 sq mi (93.19 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total726
 • Density20.2/sq mi (7.8/km2)
FIPS code19-92208[2]
GNIS feature ID0468130

Jefferson Township is one of sixteen townships in Buchanan County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 726.

Geography[]

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[]

  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

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