Avery Township, Humboldt County, Iowa

Avery Township is one of twelve townships in Humboldt County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 316.

History

Avery Township was organized in 1873. It is named for O. F. Avery, a pioneer settler.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, Avery Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.

Cities, towns, villages

• Bradgate

Adjacent townships

• Wacousta Township (north)
• Delana Township (northeast)
• Rutland Township (east)
• Corinth Township (southeast)
• Weaver Township (south)
• Lake Township, Pocahontas County (southwest)
• Garfield Township, Pocahontas County (west)
• Des Moines Township, Pocahontas County (northwest)

Cemeteries

The township does not contain any cemeteries.

Political districts

• Iowa's 4th congressional district
• State House District 4

References

• United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
• United States Board on Geographic Names (GNIS)
• United States National Atlas

External links

• US-Counties.com
• City-Data.com