Summit Township, Adair County, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Summit Township, Adair County
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Adair |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.59 sq mi (92.18 km2) |
| • Land | 35.54 sq mi (92.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,375 ft (419 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 967 |
| • Density | 27.2/sq mi (10.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 19-94035 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0468760 |
Summit Township is a small community located in Adair County, Iowa, USA. It is one of seventeen townships in Adair County. In 2010, about 967 people lived there.
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What is Summit Township?
Summit Township is a part of Adair County in Iowa. It's like a local area or district within the county. Townships help organize land and services in many parts of the United States.
History of Summit Township
Summit Township was officially created in 1871. It got its name from a special natural feature: a high ridge. This ridge acts as a watershed, which means it's a dividing line for water. Rain that falls on one side flows towards the Mississippi River, and rain on the other side flows towards the Missouri River.
Early Post Office in Summit Township
A post office called Linwood opened in Summit Township in March 1895. This was an important place for people to send and receive mail. Henry L. Manion was the first person in charge of the post office. However, the Linwood post office closed down in 1903.
Geography of Summit Township
Summit Township covers an area of about 35.59 square miles (or 92.18 square kilometers). That's roughly the size of 25,000 football fields!
Towns and Landmarks
The township includes one main town, which is Adair. It's the only incorporated settlement within Summit Township.
The area also has two cemeteries, according to the USGS. These are called Saint Johns and Sunny Hill.
Images for kids
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A map showing where Summit Township is located in Adair County, Iowa.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Summit (condado de Adair) para niños
