Marion Township is a township in Davis County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 218.
History Marion Township was organized in 1846. It is named for General Francis Marion.
Geography Marion Township covers an area of 35.66 square miles (92.35 square kilometers); of this, 0.34 square miles (0.89 square kilometers) or 0.96 percent is water. The streams of Pee Dee Creek, Pepper Creek and South Soap Creek run through this township.
Unincorporated towns Ash Grove Blackhawk (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships Adams Township, Wapello County (north) Green Township, Wapello County (northeast) Soap Creek Township (east) Drakesville Township (southeast) Fox River Township (south) Udell Township, Appanoose County (southwest) Union Township, Appanoose County (west) Urbana Township, Monroe County (northwest)
Cemeteries The township contains eight cemeteries: Adams, Bailey, Edwards, Glassburner, Hanson, Mounts, Wesley Chapel and Wheeler.
References U.S. Board on Geographic Names (GNIS) United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
External links US-Counties.com City-Data.com