Delaware Township, Polk County, Iowa

Delaware Township is a township in Polk County, in the U.S. state of Iowa.[1]

History

Delaware Township was organized in 1850. It was named after Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio, the former home of an early settler.[2]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Delaware Township, Polk County, Iowa
  2. ↑ The History of Polk County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c. Union Historical Company. 1880. p. 657.

Coordinates: 41°39′N 93°31′W / 41.65°N 93.52°W / 41.65; -93.52

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