Coffins Grove Township, Delaware County, Iowa Explained

Official Name:Coffins Grove Township
Settlement Type:Township
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Delaware
Area Total Km2:94.67
Area Land Km2:94.67
Area Water Km2:0
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Sq Mi:36.55
Area Land Sq Mi:36.55
Area Water Sq Mi:0
Area Water Percent:0
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:615
Population Density Km2:6.5
Population Density Sq Mi:16.8
Elevation M:316
Elevation Ft:1037
Coordinates:42.5119°N -91.5547°W
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:0467630

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

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

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website . 2008-07-08 .
  2. Book: The History of Delaware County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c . Western Historical Company . 1878 . 555.

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