Poyner Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa
| Poyner Township, Black Hawk County | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
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| Coordinates: 42°27′42″N 092°12′56″W / 42.46167°N 92.21556°WCoordinates: 42°27′42″N 092°12′56″W / 42.46167°N 92.21556°W | |
| Country |
 United States |
| State |
 Iowa |
| County | Black Hawk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.26 sq mi (91.33 km2) |
| • Land | 34.79 sq mi (90.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.47 sq mi (1.22 km2) |
| Elevation[1] | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 2,581 |
| • Density | 74.2/sq mi (28.6/km2) |
| FIPS code | 19-93477[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0468567 |
Poyner Township is one of seventeen rural townships in Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2581.
History
The township was named for Nathan Poyner, a pioneer minister.[3]
Geography
Poyner Township covers an area of 35.26 square miles (91.3 km2) and contains two incorporated settlements: Gilbertville and Raymond. According to the USGS, it contains four cemeteries: Poyner Township, Saint Joseph's, Saint Mary's and Saint Mary's Catholic.
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Notice". The Owosso American. Aug 28, 1889. p. 3. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
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