Magor Township
Township
Location in Hancock County
Location in Hancock County
Coordinates: 42°56′59″N 93°55′10″W / 42.94972°N 93.91944°W / 42.94972; -93.91944
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyHancock
Area
 • Total36.12 sq mi (93.54 km2)
 • Land36.12 sq mi (93.54 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation
1,161 ft (354 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total450
 • Density12.5/sq mi (4.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
50430, 50447
GNIS feature ID0468331

Magor Township is one of sixteen townships in Hancock County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 450.[1]

History

Magor Township was founded in 1878.[2] It was named for Henry Magor, a pioneer settler.[3]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, Magor Township covers an area of 36.12 square miles (93.54 square kilometers).

Cities, towns, villages

Unincorporated towns

(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains these three cemeteries: Corwith, Magor Township and Saint Marys.

School districts

Political districts

References

  1. ^ "U.S. Census website". Retrieved June 5, 2009.
  2. ^ History of Kossuth, Hancock, and Winnebago Counties, Iowa. Union Publishing Company. 1884. pp. 715.
  3. ^ History of Winnebago County and Hancock County, Iowa. Pioneer Publishing Company. 1917. pp. 268.

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Places adjacent to Magor Township, Hancock County, Iowa
Municipalities and communities of Hancock County, Iowa, United States
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