Dayton Township is one of twelve

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in Chickasaw County,

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. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,752.

History

Dayton Township was organized in 1859. It is named for William L. Dayton.

Geography

Dayton Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the

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, it contains three cemeteries: Children of Israel, New Hampton and Saint Marys. The stream of Spring Branch runs through this township.

Notes

References

USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)

External links

Townships in Chickasaw County, Iowa Townships in Iowa 1859 establishments in Iowa Populated places established in 1859 {{ChickasawCountyIA-geo-stub