Avery Township, Humboldt County, Iowa

Avery Township is one of twelve townships in Humboldt County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 316.

Avery Township
Location in Humboldt County
Location in Humboldt County
Humboldt County's location in Iowa
Humboldt County's location in Iowa
Coordinates: 42°56′49″N 93°33′43″W / 42.947°N 93.562°W / 42.947; -93.562
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyHumboldt
Named forOscar Fitzgalen Avery
Area
 • Total36.2 sq mi (94 km2)
 • Land35.8 sq mi (93 km2)
 • Water0.4 sq mi (1 km2)
Elevation
1,142 ft (348 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total316
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
50520 (Bradgate)
GNIS feature ID0467405

History

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Avery Township was organized in 1873. It is named for O. F. Avery, a pioneer settler.[1]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, Avery Township covers an area of 36.2 square miles (94 km2); of this, 35.8 square miles (93 km2) is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2) is water.

Cities, towns, villages

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Adjacent townships

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Cemeteries

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The township does not contain any cemeteries.

Political districts

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References

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  1. ^ History of Kossuth and Humboldt Counties, Iowa. Union Publishing Company. 1884. pp. 718–721. Note that Google Books misspells "Humboldt".
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