Prairie Township is a
township
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in
Delaware County,
Iowa
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,
United States
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. As of the
2000 census, its population was 373.
Geography
Prairie Township covers an area of 35.16 square miles (91.07 square kilometers).
Adjacent townships
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Coffins Grove Township (north)
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Delaware Township (northeast)
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Milo Township (east)
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Hazel Green Township (southeast)
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Adams Township (south)
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Newton Township, Buchanan County (southwest)
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Middlefield Township, Buchanan County (west)
Cemeteries
The township contains one cemetery, Sand Creek.
Major highways
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U.S. Route 20
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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