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Liberty Township, Buchanan County, Iowa

Coordinates: 42°25′54″N 091°46′30″W / 42.43167°N 91.77500°W / 42.43167; -91.77500
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Liberty Township, Buchanan County
Coordinates: 42°25′54″N 091°46′30″W / 42.43167°N 91.77500°W / 42.43167; -91.77500
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyBuchanan
Area
 • Total34.28 sq mi (88.79 km2)
 • Land33.94 sq mi (87.91 km2)
 • Water0.34 sq mi (0.87 km2)
Elevation948 ft (289 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total1,133
 • Density33.4/sq mi (12.9/km2)
FIPS code19-92439[2]
GNIS feature ID0468212

Liberty Township is one of sixteen townships in Buchanan County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,133.

Geography

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Liberty Township covers an area of 34.28 square miles (88.8 km2) and contains one incorporated settlement, Quasqueton. According to the USGS, it contains four cemeteries: Hickory Grove, Pine Creek, Quasqueton and Saint Patricks.

History

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Liberty Township was first organized in 1847 at which time it was much larger than at present. It was reduced to its present size in 1858.[3]

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. ^ History of Liberty Township
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