Perry Township is a
civil township
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in the northeastern part of
Tama County,
Iowa
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, United States. As of the
2000 census, its population was 1,891.
History
Perry Township was organized in 1858.
Transportation
Important highways in Perry Township include
U.S. Route 63
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and
Iowa Highway 8.
Government
Perry Township is administered by the Perry Township
trustees
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, who are elected by the citizens of Perry Township and of Traer.
Geography
Within the thirty-six
sections
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of Perry Township are located several creeks — Coon, Fourmile, Salt, and Wolf — and four cemeteries: Bakers Grove, Buckingham, Saint Paul's Catholic and West Union.
The city of
Traer is located in Perry Township, as is the
unincorporated community
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of
Collins Grove. Outside these communities, the township is rural and its land is primarily used for
agriculture
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.
Public services
Fire protection and ambulance services in Perry Township are the responsibility of Traer.
The
ZIP code for Perry Township is 50675.
References
External links
Wilson Nature Preserve
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Townships in Tama County, Iowa
Townships in Iowa