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Marcus Township, Cherokee County, Iowa

Coordinates: 42°51′53″N 095°47′38″W / 42.86472°N 95.79389°W / 42.86472; -95.79389
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Marcus Township
Coordinates: 42°51′53″N 095°47′38″W / 42.86472°N 95.79389°W / 42.86472; -95.79389
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyCherokee
Area
 • Total36.59 sq mi (94.77 km2)
 • Land36.59 sq mi (94.77 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation1,450 ft (442 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total1,311
 • Density35.8/sq mi (13.8/km2)
FIPS code19-92829[2]
GNIS feature ID0468345

Marcus Township is one of sixteen townships in Cherokee County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,311.

Geography

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Marcus Township covers an area of 36.59 square miles (94.8 km2) and contains one incorporated settlement, Marcus. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Holy Name and Marcus-Amherst.

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.
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