Marion Township, Davis County, Iowa
Marion Township is a township in Davis County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 218.
Marion Township | |
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 Location in Davis County | |
| Coordinates: 40°51′11″N 92°35′01″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Davis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.66 sq mi (92.35 km2) |
| • Land | 35.31 sq mi (91.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2) 0.96% |
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 218 |
| • Density | 6.2/sq mi (2.4/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0468350 |
History
Marion Township was organized in 1846.[1] It is named for General Francis Marion.[2]
Geography
Marion Township covers an area of 35.66 square miles (92.35 square kilometers); of this, 0.34 square miles (0.89 square kilometers) or 0.96 percent is water. The streams of Pee Dee Creek, Pepper Creek and South Soap Creek run through this township.
Unincorporated towns
- Ash Grove
- Blackhawk
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Adams Township, Wapello County (north)
- Green Township, Wapello County (northeast)
- Soap Creek Township (east)
- Drakesville Township (southeast)
- Fox River Township (south)
- Udell Township, Appanoose County (southwest)
- Union Township, Appanoose County (west)
- Urbana Township, Monroe County (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains eight cemeteries: Adams, Bailey, Edwards, Glassburner, Hanson, Mounts, Wesley Chapel and Wheeler.
References
- History of Davis County, Iowa. State Historical Company. 1882. p. 428.
- History of Davis County, Iowa. State Historical Company. 1882. p. 593.
External links
Municipalities and communities of Davis County, Iowa, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Iowa highlighting Davis County | |
| Townships | ||
| Unincorporated communities | ||
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