Garfield Township, Hancock County, Iowa

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
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
 * Duncan at 43.10468°N, -93.71133°W

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

 * [[Image:US 18.svg|25px]] U.S. Route 18
 * [[Image:US 69.svg|25px]] 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