Madison Township, Buchanan County, Iowa
Madison Township, Buchanan County | |
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| Coordinates: 42°36′03″N 091°39′38″W / 42.60083°N 91.66056°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Buchanan |
| Area | |
• Total | 36.47 sq mi (94.45 km2) |
| • Land | 36.44 sq mi (94.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
• Total | 768 |
| • Density | 21.1/sq mi (8.1/km2) |
| FIPS code | 19-92751[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0468317 |
Madison Township is one of sixteen townships in Buchanan County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 768.
Geography
Madison Township covers an area of 36.47 square miles (94.5 km2) and contains one incorporated settlement, Lamont. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Campton and Madison.
History
Madison Township was organized in 1857.[3]
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.
- ^ "Madison Township History". Retrieved January 4, 2017.[dead link]
External links
Municipalities and communities of Buchanan County, Iowa, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |