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Illyria Township, Fayette County, Iowa
Illyria Township is one of twenty townships in Fayette County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 532. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, Illyria Township covers an area of 36.86 square miles (95.45 square kilometers); of this, 36.85 square miles (95.44 square kilometers, 99.99 percent) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.01 square kilometers, 0.01 percent) is water. Cities, towns, villages * Wadena Unincorporated towns * Illyria at (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.) Adjacent townships * Pleasant Valley Township (north) * Marion Township, Clayton County (northeast) * Highland Township, Clayton County (east) * Sperry Township, Clayton County (southeast) * Fairfield Township (south) * Smithfield Township (southwest) * Westfield Township (west) * Union Township (northwest) Cemeteries The township contains these three cemeteries: Illyria-Highland, Saint Josephs and Wadena. Major highways * Iowa H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Civil Township
A civil township is a widely used unit of local government in the United States that is subordinate to a county, most often in the northern and midwestern parts of the country. The term town is used in New England, New York, and Wisconsin to refer to the equivalent of the civil township in these states; Minnesota uses "town" officially but often uses it and "township" interchangeably. Specific responsibilities and the degree of autonomy vary based on each state. Civil townships are distinct from survey townships, but in states that have both, the boundaries often coincide and may completely geographically subdivide a county. The U.S. Census Bureau classifies civil townships as minor civil divisions. Currently, there are 20 states with civil townships. Township functions are generally overseen by a governing board (the name varies from state to state) and a clerk, trustee, or mayor (in New Jersey and the metro townships of Utah). Township officers frequently include justice of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marion Township, Clayton County, Iowa
Marion Township is a township in Clayton County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 389. Geography Marion Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS The United States Geological Survey (USGS), formerly simply known as the Geological Survey, is a scientific agency of the United States government. The scientists of the USGS study the landscape of the United States, its natural resources, a ..., it contains five cemeteries: Apostolic, Cook, Houg, Marion Lutheran and Mork. The streams of Deer Creek and Sand Creek run through this township. References USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) External links Townships in Clayton County, Iowa Townships in Iowa {{ClaytonCountyIA-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iowa's 1st Congressional District
Iowa's 1st congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Iowa that covers its northeastern part, bordering the states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois, and the Mississippi River. The district includes the cities of Dubuque, Cedar Rapids and Waterloo. Republican Ashley Hinson is the current U.S. representative. Redistricting On November 4, 2021, new congressional and state legislative maps were signed into law after the state's Legislative Services Agency had proposed them on October 21, 2021. Cities in the district *Bellevue *Burlington * De Witt * Fairfield *Fort Madison * Indianola * Kalona * Keosauqua * Maquoketa * Marengo * Newton * Oskaloosa *Pella * Sigourney *Solon * Wapello *Washington * Williamsburg * Wilton Statewide races since 2000 Election results from statewide races: List of members representing the district Recent election results 2002 2004 2006 *Note: James Hill ran on the Pirate Party p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iowa Highway 56
Iowa Highway 56 (Iowa 56) is a state highway that runs from west to east in northeastern Iowa. It begins at Iowa Highway 150 in West Union and ends at Iowa Highway 13 south of Elkader. As a largely rural route, Iowa 56 passes through the farmland of Fayette and Clayton counties. Through Elkader and to its eastern end, the highway runs parallel to the Turkey River. The highway is an original route from 1920. It originally extended from West Union to Guttenberg, but it was shortened to Elkader by 1925. Since then, both the western and eastern endpoints have shifted slightly, but the route otherwise remains the same. Route description Iowa Highway 56 begins at an intersection with Iowa 150 in the southern part of West Union. The route starts out heading to the east, but turns to the south as it leaves the city limits. Approximately south of town, it curves to the south-southeast. Southeast of West Union, Iowa 56 splits the distance between the Vo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iowa 56
Iowa Highway 56 (Iowa 56) is a state highway that runs from west to east in northeastern Iowa. It begins at Iowa Highway 150 in West Union and ends at Iowa Highway 13 south of Elkader. As a largely rural route, Iowa 56 passes through the farmland of Fayette and Clayton counties. Through Elkader and to its eastern end, the highway runs parallel to the Turkey River. The highway is an original route from 1920. It originally extended from West Union to Guttenberg, but it was shortened to Elkader by 1925. Since then, both the western and eastern endpoints have shifted slightly, but the route otherwise remains the same. Route description Iowa Highway 56 begins at an intersection with Iowa 150 in the southern part of West Union. The route starts out heading to the east, but turns to the south as it leaves the city limits. Approximately south of town, it curves to the south-southeast. Southeast of West Union, Iowa 56 splits the distance between the V ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Union Township, Fayette County, Iowa
Union Township is one of twenty townships in Fayette County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 412. It was previously called West Union township. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, Union Township covers an area of 33.67 square miles (87.2 square kilometers). The city of West Union is entirely within this township geographically but is a separate municipality. Adjacent townships * Dover Township (north) * Clermont Township (northeast) * Pleasant Valley Township (east) * Illyria Township (southeast) * Westfield Township (south) * Center Township (southwest) * Windsor Township (west) * Auburn Township (northwest) Cemeteries The township contains these five cemeteries: Barnhouse, Butler, Mount Calvary, Mount Pleasant and Pleasant Grove. Major highways * U.S. Route 18 * Iowa Highway 56 * Iowa Highway 150 Airports and landing strips * George L Scott Municipal Airport * Scott Field Municipal Airport Landmarks * Echo Valley State Park ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Westfield Township, Fayette County, Iowa
Westfield Township is one of twenty townships in Fayette County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 297. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, Westfield Township covers an area of 35.4 square miles (91.7 square kilometers); of this, 35.15 square miles (91.05 square kilometers, 99.29 percent) is land and 0.25 square miles (0.65 square kilometers, 0.71 percent) is water. The city of Fayette is entirely within this township geographically but is a separate entity. Unincorporated towns * Albany at * Lima at (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.) Adjacent townships * Union Township (north) * Pleasant Valley Township (northeast) * Illyria Township (east) * Fairfield Township (southeast) * Smithfield Township (south) * Harlan Township (southwest) * Center Township (west) * Windsor Township (northwest) Cemeteries The township contains these three cemeteries: Lima, Pleasant Hill and Saint Francis. Major hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smithfield Township, Fayette County, Iowa
Smithfield Township is one of twenty townships in Fayette County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 250. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, Smithfield Township covers an area of 36.09 square miles (93.47 square kilometers). Adjacent townships * Westfield Township (north) * Illyria Township (northeast) * Fairfield Township (east) * Putnam Township (southeast) * Scott Township (south) * Jefferson Township (southwest) * Harlan Township (west) * Center Township (northwest) Cemeteries The township contains Garden Prairie Cemetery. Major highways * Iowa Highway 150 * Iowa Highway 187 School districts * North Fayette Valley Community School District * Starmont Community School District * West Central Community School District Political districts * Iowa's 1st congressional district Iowa's 1st congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Iowa that covers its northeastern part, bordering the states of M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fairfield Township, Fayette County, Iowa
Fairfield Township is one of twenty townships in Fayette County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 652. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, Fairfield Township covers an area of 36.3 square miles (94 square kilometers). Cities, towns, villages * Arlington Unincorporated towns * Taylorsville at (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.) Adjacent townships * Illyria Township (north) * Highland Township, Clayton County (northeast) * Sperry Township, Clayton County (east) * Cass Township, Clayton County (southeast) * Putnam Township (south) * Scott Township (southwest) * Smithfield Township (west) * Westfield Township (northwest) Cemeteries The township contains these three cemeteries: Arlington, Corn Hill and Taylorville. Major highways * Iowa Highway 187 Landmarks * Brush Creek Canyon State Park School districts * North Fayette Valley Community School District * Starmont Community School District ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sperry Township, Clayton County, Iowa
Sperry Township is a township in Clayton County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 534. Geography Sperry Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Volga. According to the USGS The United States Geological Survey (USGS), formerly simply known as the Geological Survey, is a scientific agency of the United States government. The scientists of the USGS study the landscape of the United States, its natural resources, a ..., it contains seven cemeteries: Reeds, Ross, Rothfusz, Sacred Heart - Schoolhouse Yard, Sacred Heart, Saint Sebald Lutheran and Stone School. The streams of Coon Creek, Ensign Creek, Hewett Creek, Kleinlein Creek, Pine Creek and Wolf Creek run through this township. References USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) External links Townships in Clayton County, Iowa Townships in Iowa {{ClaytonCountyIA-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Highland Township, Clayton County, Iowa
Highland Township is a township in Clayton County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2019 census, its population was 249. Geography Highland Township covers an area of and contains only the unincorporated settlement of Highland. According to the USGS The United States Geological Survey (USGS), formerly simply known as the Geological Survey, is a scientific agency of the United States government. The scientists of the USGS study the landscape of the United States, its natural resources, a ..., it contains two cemeteries: Duff and Highland Lutheran. References USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)h1> External links US-Counties.com Townships in Clayton County, Iowa Townships in Iowa {{ClaytonCountyIA-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pleasant Valley Township, Fayette County, Iowa
Pleasant Valley Township is one of twenty townships in Fayette County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,002. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, Pleasant Valley Township covers an area of 36.67 square miles (94.99 square kilometers); of this, 36.64 square miles (94.89 square kilometers, 99.89 percent) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers, 0.11 percent) is water. Cities, towns, villages * Elgin Unincorporated towns * Brainard at (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.) Adjacent townships * Clermont Township (north) * Grand Meadow Township, Clayton County (northeast) * Marion Township, Clayton County (east) * Highland Township, Clayton County (southeast) * Illyria Township (south) * Westfield Township (southwest) * Union Township (west) * Dover Township (northwest) Cemeteries The township contains these three cemeteries: Brainard, Elgin and God's Acres. Major highways * U.S. Ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
