Big Grove Township, Benton County, Iowa

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Big Grove Township
Township
Map highlighting Big Grove Township, Benton County, Iowa.svg
Location in Benton County
Coordinates: 42°04′48″N92°07′36″W / 42.08000°N 92.12667°W / 42.08000; -92.12667
Country Flag of the United States.svg United States
State Flag of Iowa.svg Iowa
County Benton
Area
 • Total
35.93 sq mi (93.07 km2)
 • Land35.93 sq mi (93.07 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation
896 ft (273 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total
230
 • Density6.5/sq mi (2.5/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
52229, 52249, 52346, 52349
GNIS feature ID 0467452

Big Grove Township is one of twenty townships in Benton County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 230. [1]

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History

Big Grove Township was organized in 1856. [2]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, Big Grove Township covers an area of 35.93 square miles (93.07 square kilometers).

Unincorporated towns

(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains these four cemeteries: Bishop Grove, Indian, LaRue and Van Metre.

School districts

Political districts

References

  1. ↑ "U.S. Census website" . Retrieved May 7, 2009.
  2. ↑ The History of Benton County, Iowa, Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c. Western Historical. 1878. p.  360.
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