Prairie Township, Davis County, Iowa
| Prairie Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Location in Davis County | |
| Coordinates: 40°41′29″N 92°14′01″W / 40.69139°N 92.23361°WCoordinates: 40°41′29″N 92°14′01″W / 40.69139°N 92.23361°W | |
| Country |
 United States |
| State |
 Iowa |
| County | Davis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 27.63 sq mi (71.57 km2) |
| • Land | 27.58 sq mi (71.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) 0.21% |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 394 |
| • Density | 14.3/sq mi (5.5/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0468568 |
Prairie Township is a township in Davis County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 394.
History
Prairie Township was organized in 1846.[1]
Geography
Prairie Township covers an area of 27.63 square miles (71.57 square kilometers); of this, 0.06 square miles (0.15 square kilometers) or 0.21 percent is water.
Cities and towns
Adjacent townships
- Union Township (north)
- Chequest Township, Van Buren County (northeast)
- Jackson Township, Van Buren County (east)
- Roscoe Township (south)
- Cleveland Township (west)
- Grove Township (west)
- Perry Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains seven cemeteries: Amish Mennonite Church, Armstrong, K P, Knights of Pythias Lodge, Pansy Hill, Pulaski and Wheaton.
References
- ↑ History of Davis County, Iowa. State Historical Company. 1882. p. 428.
External links
Municipalities and communities of Davis County, Iowa, United States | ||
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| Unincorporated community | ||
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