Garfield Township, Hancock County, Iowa
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Garfield Township | |
|---|---|
 Location in Hancock County | |
| Coordinates: 43°07′37″N 93°40′00″W / 43.12694°N 93.66667°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Hancock |
| Area | |
• Total | 35.4 sq mi (91.8 km2) |
| • Land | 35.0 sq mi (90.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.42 sq mi (1.1 km2) 1.2% |
| Elevation | 1,220 ft (372 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
• Total | 421 |
| • Density | 12/sq mi (4.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 50423, 50438 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0467892 |
Garfield Township is one of sixteen townships in Hancock County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 421.[1]
Garfield Township was organized in 1880.[2] It was named for President James A. Garfield.[3]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Garfield Township covers an area of 35.44 square miles (91.8 square kilometers); of this, 35.02 square miles (90.7 square kilometers, 98.8 percent) is land and 0.42 square miles (1.1 square kilometers, 1.2 percent) is water.
Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Madison Township (north)
- Ellington Township (northeast)
- Concord Township (east)
- Ell Township (southeast)
- Liberty Township (south)
- Erin Township (southwest)
- Britt Township (west)
- Crystal Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains these two cemeteries: Saint Boniface and Saint John.
Major highways
Airports and landing strips
- Garner Municipal Airport [defunct]
Lakes
- Eagle Lake
School districts
- Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Community School District
- West Hancock Community School District
