Le Claire Township, Scott County, Iowa

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Le Claire Township
Location in Scott County
Location in Scott County
Coordinates: 41°37′06″N 090°23′11″W / 41.61833, -90.38639
Country United States
State Iowa
County Scott
Area
 - Total 26.3 sq mi (68.12 km²)
 - Land 24.3 sq mi (62.95 km²)
 - Water 2 sq mi (5.17 km²)  7.59%
Elevation 745 ft (227 m)
Population (2000)
 - Total 4,263
 - Density 175.4/sq mi (67.7/km²)
GNIS feature ID 0468195

Le Claire Township is a township in Scott County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 4,263.

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[edit] Geography

Le Claire Township covers an area of 26.3 square miles and contains one incorporated settlement, Le Claire. According to the USGS, it contains four cemeteries: Fairview, Glendale, Jacks and LeClaire Prairie.

The streams of McCarty Creek, Olathea Creek, Silver Creek and Sycamore Creek run through this township.

[edit] Transportation

Le Claire Township contains two airports or landing strips: Schurr Airport and Schurr Landing Strip.

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