Poyner Township, Black Hawk County | |
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| Coordinates: 42°27′42″N 092°12′56″W / 42.46167°N 92.21556°W | |
| Country | 
United States |
| State | 
Iowa |
| County | Black Hawk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.26 sq mi (91.33 km2) |
| • Land | 34.79 sq mi (90.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.47 sq mi (1.22 km2) |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Population (
2000) | |
| • Total | 2,581 |
| • Density | 74.2/sq mi (28.6/km2) |
| FIPS code | 19-93477 [2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0468567 |
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
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Notice". The Owosso American. August 28, 1889. p. 3. Retrieved October 15, 2015.
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Municipalities and communities of
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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