Poyner Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa

Township in Iowa, United States
42°27′42″N 092°12′56″W / 42.46167°N 92.21556°W / 42.46167; -92.21556Country United StatesState IowaCountyBlack HawkArea
 • 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

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

Geography

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

  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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