Floyd Township is one of twelve

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in Floyd County,

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. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,032.

Geography

According to the

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, Floyd Township covers an area of 42.35 square miles (109.67 square kilometers).

Cities, towns, villages

* Floyd

Unincorporated towns

* Floyd Crossing at (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships

* West Lincoln Township, Mitchell County (north) * Cedar Township (northeast) * Niles Township (east) * Saint Charles Township (southeast) * Ulster Township (southwest) * Rudd Township (west) * Cedar Township, Mitchell County (northwest)

Cemeteries

The township contains Oakwood Cemetery.

Major highways

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* U.S. Route 218

Landmarks

* Idlewild State Park

School districts

* Charles City Community School District * Osage Community School District

Political districts

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* State House District 14 * State Senate District 7

References

United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles

United States Board on Geographic Names (GNIS)

United States National Atlas

External links

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