Garfield Township is one of sixteen townships in Hancock County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 421.
History Garfield Township was organized in 1880. It was named for President James A. Garfield.
Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, Garfield Township covers an area of 35.44 square miles (91.8 square kilometers); of this, 35.02 square miles (90.7 square kilometers, 98.8 percent) is land and 0.42 square miles (1.1 square kilometers, 1.2 percent) is water.
Unincorporated towns Duncan at (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships Madison Township (north) Ellington Township (northeast) Concord Township (east) Ell Township (southeast) Liberty Township (south) Erin Township (southwest) Britt Township (west) Crystal Township (northwest)
Cemeteries The township contains these two cemeteries: Saint Boniface and Saint John.
Major highways U.S. Route 18 U.S. Route 69
Airports and landing strips Garner Municipal Airport [defunct]
Lakes Eagle Lake
School districts Garner–Hayfield–Ventura Community School District West Hancock Community School District
Political districts Iowa's 4th congressional district State House District 11 State Senate District 6
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