Britt Township, Hancock County, Iowa
Township in Iowa, United States
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Britt Township is one of sixteen townships in Hancock County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,293.[1]
History
Britt Township was founded in 1873.[2][3]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Britt Township covers an area of 35.44 square miles (91.79 square kilometers); of this, 35.11 square miles (90.94 square kilometers, 99.07 percent) is land and 0.33 square miles (0.85 square kilometers, 0.93 percent) is water.
Cities, towns, villages
Adjacent townships
- Crystal Township (north)
- Madison Township (northeast)
- Garfield Township (east)
- Liberty Township (southeast)
- Erin Township (south)
- Boone Township (southwest)
- Orthel Township (west)
- Bingham Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains Evergreen Cemetery.
Major highways
Landmarks
- Eagle Lake State Park
School districts
- Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Community School District
- West Hancock Community School District
Political districts
- Iowa's 4th congressional district
- State House District 11
- State Senate District 6
References
- United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- United States Board on Geographic Names (GNIS)
- United States National Atlas
External links
- US-Counties.com
- City-Data.com
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Places adjacent to Britt Township, Hancock County, Iowa