Avery Township is one of twelve townships in Humboldt County, Iowa, USA. 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.

Avery Township, Humboldt County, Iowa

Geography

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

Avery Township, Humboldt County, Iowa

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)

Avery Township, Humboldt County, Iowa

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

Townships in Humboldt County, Iowa

Townships in Iowa

Populated places established in 1873

1873 establishments in Iowa