Perry Township, Tama County | |
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| Coordinates: 42°10′01″N 092°28′14″W / 42.16694°N 92.47056°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Tama |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.1 sq mi (93.51 km2) |
| • Land | 36.07 sq mi (93.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 1,891 |
| • Density | 52.4/sq mi (20.2/km2) |
| FIPS code | 19-93306[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0468510 |
Perry Township is a civil township in the northeastern part of Tama County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,891.
History
Perry Township was organized in 1858.[3]
Transportation
Important highways in Perry Township include U.S. Route 63 and Iowa Highway 8.
Government
Perry Township is administered by the Perry Township trustees, who are elected by the citizens of Perry Township and of Traer.
Geography
Within the thirty-six sections of Perry Township are located several creeks — Coon, Fourmile, Salt, and Wolf — and four cemeteries: Bakers Grove, Buckingham, Saint Paul's Catholic and West Union.
The city of Traer is located in Perry Township, as is the unincorporated community of Collins Grove. Outside these communities, the township is rural and its land is primarily used for agriculture.
Public services
Fire protection and ambulance services in Perry Township are the responsibility of Traer.
The ZIP code for Perry Township is 50675.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ Chapman, Samuel D. (1879). History of Tama County, Iowa: Its Cities, Towns and Villages. Toledo Times Office. pp. 80.