Magor Township, Hancock County, Iowa

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Magor Township
Location in Hancock County
Location in Hancock County
Coordinates: 42°56′59″N 93°55′10″W / 42.94972°N 93.91944°W / 42.94972; -93.91944Coordinates: 42°56′59″N 93°55′10″W / 42.94972°N 93.91944°W / 42.94972; -93.91944
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyHancock
Area
 • Total36.12 sq mi (93.54 km2)
 • Land36.12 sq mi (93.54 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation
1,161 ft (354 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total450
 • Density12.5/sq mi (4.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
50430, 50447
GNIS feature ID0468331

Magor Township is one of sixteen townships in Hancock County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 450.[1]

History[]

Magor Township was founded in 1878.[2] It was named for Henry Magor, a pioneer settler.[3]

Geography[]

According to the United States Census Bureau, Magor Township covers an area of 36.12 square miles (93.54 square kilometers).

Cities, towns, villages[]

Unincorporated towns[]

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

Adjacent townships[]

Cemeteries[]

The township contains these three cemeteries: Corwith, Magor Township and Saint Marys.

School districts[]

  • Corwith-Wesley Community School District
  • West Hancock Community School District

Political districts[]

References[]

  1. ^ "U.S. Census website". Retrieved 2009-06-05.
  2. ^ History of Kossuth, Hancock, and Winnebago Counties, Iowa. Union Publishing Company. 1884. pp. 715.
  3. ^ History of Winnebago County and Hancock County, Iowa. Pioneer Publishing Company. 1917. pp. 268.

External links[]

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