French Creek Township, Allamakee County, Iowa
Township in Iowa, United States
43°23′01″N 091°25′27″W / 43.38361°N 91.42417°W / 43.38361; -91.42417![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5d/Flag_of_the_United_States_%2823px%29.png/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States_%2823px%29.png)
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French Creek Township is one of eighteen townships in Allamakee County, Iowa, USA. At the 2010 census, its population was 225.[3]
History
French Creek Township was organized in 1856. It is named for the creek flowing through it. French is the name of an early settler who lived near the head of French Creek.[4]
Geography
French Creek Township covers an area of 36.58 square miles (94.7 km2) and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: English Bench and French Creek Methodist.
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.
- ^ "IA - French Creek township". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 9, 2013. Retrieved March 17, 2013.
- ^ Hancock, Ellery M. (1913). Past and Present of Allamakee County, Iowa: A Record of Settlement, Organization, Progress and Achievement, Volume 1. S. J. Clarke publishing Company. p. 245.
External links
- US-Counties.com
- City-Data.com
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Municipalities and communities of Allamakee County, Iowa, United States
County seat: Waukon
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communities
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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