Английская Википедия:Erin Township, Hancock County, Iowa
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Шаблон:Use mdy dates Шаблон:Infobox settlement Erin Township is one of sixteen townships in Hancock County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census its population was 218.[1]
History
Erin Township was organized in 1879.[2] It was originally settled chiefly by Irish immigrants, who named it Erin, the poetic form of Ireland.[3]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Erin Township covers an area of 36.37 square miles (94.19 square kilometers).
Adjacent townships
- Britt Township (north)
- Garfield Township (northeast)
- Liberty Township (east)
- Twin Lake Township (southeast)
- Amsterdam Township (south)
- Magor Township (southwest)
- Boone Township (west)
- Orthel Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains Saint Patrick's Cemetery.
Major highways
School districts
- West Hancock Community School District
Political districts
- Iowa's 4th congressional district
- State House District 11
- State Senate District 6
References
- United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- United States Board on Geographic Names (GNIS)
- United States National Atlas
External links
Шаблон:Geographic Location Шаблон:Hancock County, Iowa