Harrison Township, Benton County, Iowa
Township in Iowa, US
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Harrison Township is one of twenty townships in Benton County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 354.[1]
Harrison Township | |
|---|---|
Location in Benton County | |
| Coordinates: 42°15′12″N 91°59′19″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Benton |
| Area | |
• Total | 27.05 sq mi (70.07 km2) |
| • Land | 26.57 sq mi (68.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) 1.78% |
| Elevation | 810 ft (247 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
• Total | 354 |
| • Density | 13/sq mi (5.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 52349 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0468010 |
History
Harrison Township was founded in 1849.[2]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Harrison Township covers an area of 27.05 square miles (70.07 square kilometers); of this, 26.57 square miles (68.81 square kilometers, 98.2 percent) is land and 0.48 square miles (1.25 square kilometers, 1.78 percent) is water.
Adjacent townships
- Jefferson Township, Buchanan County (north)
- Homer Township, Buchanan County (northeast)
- Polk Township (east)
- Taylor Township (south)
- Cedar Township (west)
Cemeteries
The township contains Bear Creek Cemetery.
Major highways
Landmarks
- Minne Estema Park
- Mount Auburn Bridge Park
School districts
Political districts
- Iowa's 1st congressional district
- State House District 75
- State Senate District 38
