Drakesville Township | |
|---|---|
 Location in Davis County | |
| Coordinates: 40°47′48″N 92°29′28″W / 40.79667°N 92.49111°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Davis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.07 sq mi (31.27 km2) |
| • Land | 12.06 sq mi (31.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) 0.1% |
| Elevation | 886 ft (270 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 457 |
| • Density | 37.9/sq mi (14.6/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0467742 |
Drakesville Township is a township in Davis County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 457.
History
Drakeville Township is named for J. H. Drake, a pioneer settler.[1]
Geography
Drakesville Township covers an area of 12.07 square miles (31.27 square kilometers); of this, 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers) or 0.1 percent is water.
Cities and towns
Adjacent townships
- Soap Creek Township (north)
- Cleveland Township (southeast)
- Fox River Township (west)
- Marion Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains one cemetery, Drakesville.
References
- ↑ History of Davis County, Iowa. State Historical Company. 1882. pp. 586.
External links
Municipalities and communities of Davis County, Iowa, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Iowa highlighting Davis County | |
| Townships | ||
| Unincorporated communities | ||
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