Prescott Township, Adams County, Iowa

Prescott Township is one of twelve townships in Adams County, Iowa, United States. At the 2010 census, its population was 424.[3]

Prescott Township, Adams County
Coordinates: 41°01′46″N 094°38′35″W / 41.02944°N 94.64306°W / 41.02944; -94.64306
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyAdams
Area
 • Total35.58 sq mi (92.15 km2)
 • Land35.52 sq mi (91.99 km2)
 • Water0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2)
Elevation1,204 ft (367 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total424
 • Density11.9/sq mi (4.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code19-93504[2]
GNIS feature ID0468576

Prescott Township was formed in 1873 from the formerly named Queen City Township, to which a portion of Quincy Township was also annexed.[4]

Geography

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Prescott Township covers an area of 35.58 square miles (92.2 km2) and contains one incorporated settlement, Prescott. According to the USGS, it contains four cemeteries: Evergreen, Icarian, Mount Pleasant and Old Evergreen.

References

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  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "IA - Prescott township". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 9, 2013. Retrieved March 17, 2013.
  4. ^ 1880 U.S. Census, Table III, p.159
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