French Creek Township, Allamakee County, Iowa
Township in Iowa, US
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
French Creek Township is one of eighteen townships in Allamakee County, Iowa, USA. At the 2010 census, its population was 225.[3]
French Creek Township, Allamakee County | |
|---|---|
| |
| Coordinates: 43°23′01″N 091°25′27″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Allamakee |
| Area | |
• Total | 36.58 sq mi (94.73 km2) |
| • Land | 36.58 sq mi (94.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (310 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 225 |
| • Density | 6.2/sq mi (2.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 19-91488[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0467883 |
History
French Creek Township was organized in 1856. It is named for the creek flowing through it. French is the name of an early settler who lived near the head of French Creek.[4]
Geography
French Creek Township covers an area of 36.58 square miles (94.7 km2) and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: English Bench and French Creek Methodist.