Big Grove Township, Benton County, Iowa

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

Big Grove Township
Location in Benton County
Location in Benton County
Coordinates: 42°04′48″N 92°07′36″W / 42.08000°N 92.12667°W / 42.08000; -92.12667
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyBenton
Area
 • Total93.07 km2 (35.93 sq mi)
 • Land93.07 km2 (35.93 sq mi)
 • Water0 km2 (0 sq mi)  0%
Elevation
273 m (896 ft)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total230
 • Density2.5/km2 (6.4/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
52229, 52249, 52346, 52349
GNIS feature ID0467452

History

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Big Grove Township was organized in 1856.[2]

Geography

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

Unincorporated towns

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

Adjacent townships

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Cemeteries

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

School districts

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  • Benton Community School District
  • Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District

Political districts

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References

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  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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