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Poyner Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa

Coordinates: 42°27′42″N 092°12′56″W / 42.46167°N 92.21556°W / 42.46167; -92.21556
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Poyner Township, Black Hawk County
Coordinates: 42°27′42″N 092°12′56″W / 42.46167°N 92.21556°W / 42.46167; -92.21556
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyBlack Hawk
Area
 • Total35.26 sq mi (91.33 km2)
 • Land34.79 sq mi (90.11 km2)
 • Water0.47 sq mi (1.22 km2)
Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total2,581
 • Density74.2/sq mi (28.6/km2)
FIPS code19-93477[2]
GNIS feature ID0468567

Poyner Township is one of seventeen rural townships in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,581.

History

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The township was named for Nathan Poyner, a pioneer minister.[3]

Geography

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Poyner Township covers an area of 35.26 square miles (91.3 km2) and contains two incorporated settlements: Gilbertville and Raymond. According to the USGS, it contains four cemeteries: Poyner Township, Saint Joseph's, Saint Mary's and Saint Mary's Catholic.

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. ^ "Notice". The Owosso American. August 28, 1889. p. 3. Retrieved October 15, 2015.
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