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Clay County, Iowa Townships

Clay Clay Township was the first township in Clay County. When it was created in 1859, it comprised the entire county. As of the 2000 census, its population was 696.

Douglas Douglas Township was created in 1860. Douglas Township covers an area of 35.68 square miles and contains no incorporated settlements. It contains three cemeteries: Douglas Township, Fanny Fern and Zion. As of the 2000 census, its population was 212.

Freeman Freeman Township was created in 1882. As of the 2000 census, its population was 444. Freeman Township covers an area of 35.67 square miles and contains one incorporated settlement, Dickens. It contains one cemetery, Dickens.

Garfield Garfield Township covers an area of 35.98 square miles and contains one incorporated settlement, Webb. It contains one cemetery, Garfield Township. Mud Lake is within this township. As of the 2000 census, its population was 311.

Gillette GroveGillett Grove Township was created in 1873. Gillett Grove Township covers an area of 36.12 square miles and contains two incorporated settlements: Gillett Grove and Greenville. It contains one cemetery, Rosehill. As of the 2000 census, its population was 385.

Herdland Herdland Township was created in 1873. Herdland Township covers an area of 35.57 square miles and contains no incorporated settlements, although the unincorporated community of Cornell is located here. It contains three cemeteries: Burr Oak, Liberty and Osborn. As of the 2000 census, its population was 210.

Lake Lake Township was created in 1882. It is named from the large number of lakes within its borders. Lake Township covers an area of 35.95 square miles and contains no incorporated settlements. Dan Green Slough, Mud Lake, Round Lake and Trumbull Lake are within this township. As of the 2000 census, its population was 240.

Lincoln Lincoln Township was created in 1867. Lincoln Township covers an area of 36.26 square miles and contains one incorporated settlement, Rossie. It contains three cemeteries: Bethlehem Lutheran, Lincoln and Prairie Creek. As of the 2000 census, its population was 260.

Logan Logan Township was created in 1882.Logan Township covers an area of 36.51 square miles and contains no incorporated settlements. It contains one cemetery, Logan Township.Elk Lake is within this township. As of the 2000 census, its population was 166.

Lone Tree Lone Tree Township was created in 1877.Lone Tree Township takes its name from a large elm tree that was a local landmark on the prairie. Lone Tree Township covers an area of 35.35 square miles and contains one incorporated settlement, Everly. It contains one cemetery, Lone Tree. The stream of Sewer Creek runs through this township. As of the 2000 census, its population was 860.

Meadow Meadow Township was created in 1882. Meadow Township covers an area of 34.84 square miles and contains no incorporated settlements, although the unincorporated community of Langdon is located here. It contains one cemetery, Fairview. The stream of Little Meadow Creek runs through this township. As of the 2000 census, its population was 339.

Peterson Peterson Township was created in 1878. Peterson Township covers an area of 35.75 square miles and contains one incorporated settlement, Peterson. It contains one cemetery, Oakland. As of the 2000 census, its population was 555.

Riverton Riverton Township was created in 1874. Riverton Township covers an area of 31.01 square miles and contains no incorporated settlements. The streams of Spring Creek and Stony Creek run through this township. As of the 2000 census, its population was 321.

Sioux Sioux Township was created in 1894. Sioux Township covers an area of 30.45 square miles and contains no incorporated settlements. The streams of Big Muddy Creek, Little Muddy Creek, Lost Island Outlet and Prairie Creek run through this township. As of the 2000 census, its population was 395.

Summit Summit Township was created in 1872. Summit Township covers an area of 35.3 square miles and contains one incorporated settlement, Fostoria. It contains one cemetery, Evergreen. As of the 2000 census, its population was 452.

Waterford Waterford Township was created in 1884. Waterford Township covers an area of 35.56 square miles and contains no incorporated settlements. It contains one cemetery, First Reformed Church. As of the 2000 census, its population was 209.

Information from Wikipedia.

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