Avery Township, Hancock County, Iowa
Avery Township is one of sixteen townships in Hancock County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 387. History. Avery Township was named for Anson Avery, a pioneer settler. Geography. According to the United States Census Bureau, Avery Township covers an area of 35.88 square miles (92.94 square kilometers); of this, 35.84 square miles (92.82 square kilometers, 99.87 percent) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.11 square kilometers, 0.12 percent) is water. Cemeteries. The township contains Amsterdam & Calvary Cemeteries.