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Ell Township, Hancock County, Iowa

Coordinates: 43°02′06″N 93°32′49″W / 43.03500°N 93.54694°W / 43.03500; -93.54694
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Ell Township
Location in Hancock County
Location in Hancock County
Coordinates: 43°02′06″N 93°32′49″W / 43.03500°N 93.54694°W / 43.03500; -93.54694
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyHancock
Area
 • Total36.39 sq mi (94.25 km2)
 • Land36.39 sq mi (94.25 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation
1,224 ft (373 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total870
 • Density23.9/sq mi (9.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
50438, 50449
GNIS feature ID0467783

Ell Township is one of sixteen townships in Hancock County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 870.[1]

History

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Ell Township was organized in 1879.[2] It was named for Sebastian Ell, a pioneer settler.[3]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, Ell Township covers an area of 36.39 square miles (94.25 square kilometers).

Cities, towns, villages

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Adjacent townships

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Cemeteries

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The township contains Calvary Cemetery.

School districts

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  • Belmond-Klemme Community School District
  • Garner-Hayfield Community School District
  • Ventura Community School District

Political districts

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References

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  1. ^ "U.S. Census website". Retrieved June 5, 2009.
  2. ^ History of Kossuth, Hancock, and Winnebago Counties, Iowa. Union Publishing Company. 1884. p. 691.
  3. ^ History of Winnebago County and Hancock County, Iowa. Pioneer Publishing Company. 1917. pp. 263–264.
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