Garfield Township, Calhoun County, Iowa

Garfield Township is one of sixteen townships in Calhoun County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 230.

Garfield Township, Calhoun County
Coordinates: 42°26′07″N 094°47′45″W
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyCalhoun
Area
  Total34.64 sq mi (89.73 km2)
  Land34.64 sq mi (89.73 km2)
  Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation1,220 ft (372 m)
Population
 (2000)
  Total230
  Density6.6/sq mi (2.6/km2)
FIPS code19-91509[2]
GNIS feature ID0467890

History

Garfield Township was created in 1882. It was named for James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States, who had been assassinated the year prior.[3]

Geography

Garfield Township covers an area of 34.64 square miles (89.7 km2) and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Garfield.

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