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Hamilton Township, Franklin County, Iowa

Coordinates: 42°41′15″N 93°19′15″W / 42.68750°N 93.32083°W / 42.68750; -93.32083
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Hamilton Township
Location in Franklin County
Location in Franklin County
Coordinates: 42°41′15″N 93°19′15″W / 42.68750°N 93.32083°W / 42.68750; -93.32083
CountryUnited States
StateIowa
CountyFranklin
Area
 • Total36.22 sq mi (93.8 km2)
 • Land36.22 sq mi (93.8 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation
1,227 ft (374 m)
Population
 • Total155
 • Density4.3/sq mi (1.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
50071, 50441, 50452
GNIS feature ID0467992[2]

Hamilton Township is one of sixteen townships in Franklin County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 155 and it contained 75 housing units.[1]

History

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Hamilton Township was created in 1871. It was named for Andrew Hamilton, a pioneer settler and native of Ireland.[3]

Geography

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As of the 2010 census, Hamilton Township covered an area of 36.22 square miles (93.8 km2), all land.[1]

Cities, towns, villages

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Cemeteries

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The township contains Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery.[4]

School districts

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  • Cal Community School District
  • Dows Community School District
  • Hampton-Dumont Community School District

Political districts

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References

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  • "TIGER/Line Shapefiles". United States Census Bureau.
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