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Wacousta Township, Humboldt County, Iowa
Wacousta Township is one of twelve townships in Humboldt County, Iowa, USA."Wacousta township, Humboldt County, Iowa (IA)." U.S. Census BureauBreakdown.Retrieved January 29, 2010. As of the 2000 census, its population was 246. History Wacousta Township was organized in 1858. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, Wacousta Township covers an area of ; all of this land. Cities, towns, villages * Ottosen Adjacent townships * Garfield Township, Kossuth County (north) * Riverdale Township, Kossuth County (northeast) * Delana Township (east) * Rutland Township (southeast) * Avery Township (south) * Garfield Township, Pocahontas County (southwest) * Des Moines Township, Pocahontas County (west) * West Bend Township, Palo Alto County (northwest) Political districts * Iowa's 4th congressional district Iowa's 4th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Iowa that covers its northwestern part, bordering the states of Minnesota, ... [...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] |
