Coffins Grove Township, Delaware County, Iowa

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Coffins Grove Township
Map highlighting Coffins Grove Township, Delaware County, Iowa.svg
Location in Delaware County
Coordinates: 42°30′43″N91°33′17″W / 42.51194°N 91.55472°W / 42.51194; -91.55472
Country Flag of the United States.svg  United States
State Flag of Iowa.svg  Iowa
County Delaware
Area
  Total36.55 sq mi (94.67 km2)
  Land36.55 sq mi (94.67 km2)
  Water0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation
1,037 ft (316 m)
Population
 (2000)
  Total615
  Density16.8/sq mi (6.5/km2)
GNIS feature ID 0467630

Coffins Grove Township is a township in Delaware County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 615. [1]

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History

Coffins Grove Township (formerly Coffin's Grove with the apostrophe s) was organized in 1855. It is named for Clement Coffin, who settled in a forested grove about 15 years before. [2]

Geography

Coffins Grove Township covers an area of 36.55 square miles (94.67 square kilometers). The stream of Prairie Creek runs through this township.

Cities and towns

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains three cemeteries: Coffins Grove, Greenwood and Saint Mary.

Airports and landing strips

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References

  1. "U.S. Census website" . Retrieved July 8, 2008.
  2. The History of Delaware County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c. Western Historical Company. 1878. pp.  555.