Ell Township is one of sixteen townships in Hancock County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 870.
History Ell Township was organized in 1879. It was named for Sebastian Ell, a pioneer settler.
Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, Ell Township covers an area of 36.39 square miles (94.25 square kilometers).
Cities, towns, villages Garner (south edge) Klemme
Adjacent townships Concord Township (north) Clear Lake Township, Cerro Gordo County (northeast) Union Township, Cerro Gordo County (east) Grimes Township, Cerro Gordo County (southeast) Avery Township (south) Twin Lake Township (southwest) Liberty Township (west) Garfield Township (northwest)
Cemeteries The township contains Calvary Cemetery.
School districts Belmond–Klemme Community School District Garner–Hayfield Community School District Ventura Community School District
Political districts Iowa's 4th congressional district State House District 11 State House District 12 State Senate District 6
References
External links US-Counties.com City-Data.com United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles United States Board on Geographic Names (GNIS) United States National Atlas