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Cascade Township, Dubuque County, Iowa

Coordinates: 42°20′32″N 91°04′01″W / 42.34222°N 91.06694°W / 42.34222; -91.06694
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Cascade Township
Location in Dubuque County
Location in Dubuque County
Coordinates: 42°20′32″N 91°04′01″W / 42.34222°N 91.06694°W / 42.34222; -91.06694
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyDubuque
Area
 • Total92.68 km2 (35.78 sq mi)
 • Land92.68 km2 (35.78 sq mi)
 • Water0 km2 (0 sq mi)  0%
Elevation
282 m (925 ft)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total1,079
 • Density11.6/km2 (30.2/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
52033, 52046, 52078, 52237
GNIS feature ID0467536

Cascade Township is one of seventeen townships in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,079.[1]

History

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The name of Cascade Township is derived from the cascade, or water power, with which early settlers powered their mills.[2]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, Cascade Township covers an area of 35.78 square miles (92.68 square kilometers).

Cities, towns, villages

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Adjacent townships

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Cemeteries

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The township contains these five cemeteries: Cascade Protestant, Johns Creek, Saint Martins Catholic, Saint Marys Catholic and Zion Reform.

Major highways

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School districts

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  • Monticello Community School District
  • Western Dubuque Community School District

Political districts

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References

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  1. ^ "U.S. Census website". Retrieved May 7, 2009.
  2. ^ The History of Dubuque County, Iowa, Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c. Western Historical. 1880. p. 743.
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