French Creek Township is one of eighteen townships in Allamakee County, Iowa, USA. At the 2010 census, its population was 225.[3]
French Creek Township, Allamakee County | |
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| Coordinates: 43°23′01″N 091°25′27″W / 43.38361°N 91.42417°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Allamakee |
| Area | |
• Total | 36.58 sq mi (94.73 km2) |
| • Land | 36.58 sq mi (94.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,017 ft (310 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 225 |
| • Density | 6.2/sq mi (2.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 19-91488[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0467883 |
History
editFrench Creek Township was organized in 1856. It is named for the creek flowing through it. French is the name of an early settler who lived near the head of French Creek.[4]
Geography
editFrench Creek Township covers an area of 36.58 square miles (94.7 km2) and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: English Bench and French Creek Methodist.
References
edit- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "IA - French Creek township". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 9, 2013. Retrieved March 17, 2013.
- ^ Hancock, Ellery M. (1913). Past and Present of Allamakee County, Iowa: A Record of Settlement, Organization, Progress and Achievement, Volume 1. S. J. Clarke publishing Company. p. 245.
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