Township in Iowa, United States
| Washington Township, Appanoose County | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
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| Coordinates: 40°43′48″N 092°42′01″W / 40.73000°N 92.70028°W / 40.73000; -92.70028 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Appanoose |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.11 sq mi (93.53 km) |
| • Land | 36.04 sq mi (93.35 km) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km) |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 722 |
| • Density | 20/sq mi (7.7/km) |
| FIPS code | 19-94449 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0468901 |
Washington Township is one of seventeen townships in Appanoose County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 722.
History
Washington Township was founded in 1848.
Geography
Washington Township covers an area of 36.1 square miles (93.5 km) and contains one incorporated settlement, Moulton. According to the USGS, it contains six cemeteries: Garland, Hardin, Orleans, Otterbein South, Otterbien and Sunnyview.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Washington township, Appanoose County, Iowa". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved May 9, 2013.
- The History of Appanoose County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c. Western Historical Company. 1878. pp. 350.
External links
| Municipalities and communities of Appanoose County, Iowa, United States | ||
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| County seat: Centerville | ||
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
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