Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa

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County Road X99 in Kingston.

Benton Township is a township in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States. [1]

History

Benton Township was established in 1841. It was originally called Tamey Township. [2]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
  2. The History of Des Moines County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c. Western Historical Company. 1879. pp.  402.

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