Hazel Green Township is a
township
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in
Delaware County,
Iowa
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,
USA
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. As of the
2000 census, its population was 408.
History
Hazel Green Township was established in 1857.
Geography
Hazel Green Township covers an area of 36.04 square miles (93.34 square kilometers). The stream of Golden Branch runs through this township.
Cities and towns
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Ryan (east edge)
Adjacent townships
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Milo Township (north)
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Delhi Township (northeast)
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Union Township (east)
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Castle Grove Township, Jones County (southeast)
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Boulder Township, Linn County (south)
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Jackson Township, Linn County (southwest)
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Adams Township (west)
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Prairie Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains three cemeteries: Calvary, Golden Prairie and Peace.
Major highways
References
U.S. Board on Geographic Names (GNIS)United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
External links
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Townships in Delaware County, Iowa
Townships in Iowa
1857 establishments in Iowa
Populated places established in 1857