Big Grove Township, Benton County, Iowa Explained

Official Name:Big Grove Township
Settlement Type:Township
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1: Iowa
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Benton
Area Total Km2:93.07
Area Land Km2:93.07
Area Water Km2:0
Area Total Sq Mi:35.93
Area Land Sq Mi:35.93
Area Water Sq Mi:0
Area Water Percent:0
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:230
Population Density Km2:2.5
Population Density Sq Mi:6.4
Elevation M:273
Elevation Ft:896
Coordinates:42.08°N -92.1267°W
Timezone:CST
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Postal Code:52229, 52249, 52346, 52349
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info: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]

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. Web site: U.S. Census website . 2009-05-07 .
  2. Book: The History of Benton County, Iowa, Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c . Western Historical . 1878 . 360.

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