Perry Township, Davis County, Iowa
| Perry Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Location in Davis County | |
| Coordinates: 40°46′24″N 92°20′32″W / 40.77333°N 92.34222°WCoordinates: 40°46′24″N 92°20′32″W / 40.77333°N 92.34222°W | |
| Country |
 United States |
| State |
 Iowa |
| County | Davis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.14 sq mi (75.48 km2) |
| • Land | 29.13 sq mi (75.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) 0.04% |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 333 |
| • Density | 11.4/sq mi (4.4/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0468507 |
Perry Township is a township in Davis County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 333.
History
Perry Township was organized in 1846.[1] It is named for Matthew C. Perry.[2]
Geography
Perry Township covers an area of 29.14 square miles (75.48 square kilometers); of this, 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers) or 0.04 percent is water. The stream of Butter Creek runs through this township.
Unincorporated towns
- Shunem
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Lick Creek Township (north)
- Salt Creek Township (northeast)
- Union Township (east)
- Prairie Township (southeast)
- Cleveland Township (southwest)
- Soap Creek Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains four cemeteries: Pewter, Shunem, Stark and White.
Major highways
References
- ↑ History of Davis County, Iowa. State Historical Company. 1882. p. 428.
- ↑ History of Davis County, Iowa. State Historical Company. 1882. p. 594.
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