Madison Township is one of sixteen
townships
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in
Hancock County,
Iowa
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,
USA
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. At the
2000 census, its population was 775.
History
Madison Township was organized in 1858.
Geography
According to the
United States Census Bureau
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, Madison Township covers an area of 35 square miles (90.65 square kilometers).
Cities, towns, villages
*
Forest City (south one-third)
Unincorporated towns
*
Hawley at
*
Hayfield at
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
*
Forest Township, Winnebago County (north)
*
Mount Valley Township, Winnebago County (northeast)
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Ellington Township (east)
*
Concord Township (southeast)
*
Garfield Township (south)
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Britt Township (southwest)
*
Crystal Township (west)
*
Linden Township, Winnebago County (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains Madison Cemetery.
Major highways
*
U.S. Route 69
Airports and landing strips
* Forest City Municipal Airport
School districts
* Forest City Community School District
* Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Community School District
* Woden-Crystal Lake Community School District
efunct, absolved by neighboring districts
Political districts
*
Iowa's 4th congressional district
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* State House District 11
* State Senate District 6
References
United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line ShapefilesUnited States Board on Geographic Names (GNIS)United States National Atlas
External links
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Townships in Hancock County, Iowa
Townships in Iowa