Pleasant Valley Township, Scott County, Iowa Explained

Official Name:Pleasant Valley Township,
Scott County
Settlement Type:Township
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Scott
Area Total Km2:72.9
Area Land Km2:67.92
Area Water Km2:4.98
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Sq Mi:28.15
Area Land Sq Mi:26.22
Area Water Sq Mi:1.92
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:192
Elevation Ft:630
Coordinates:41.5669°N -90.4692°W
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:19-93420[2]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0468548

Pleasant Valley Township is a township in Scott County, Iowa, United States.

Geography

Pleasant Valley Township covers an area of 28.15sqmi and is located on the shore of the Mississippi River between the cities of Bettendorf and Le Claire According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Fenno and Pleasant Valley. Forest Grove School No. 5 and the Roswell Spencer House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and located in the township.[3]

Education

Pleasant Valley Township is served by the Pleasant Valley Community School District, including Pleasant Valley High School.

Recreation

Smith's Island Recreation Area, operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, offers fishing and viewing of local wildlife.[4] 41.5697°N -90.4231°W

References

  1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  2. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  3. Web site: Forest Grove School. Forest Grove School Preservation. 2013-10-26.
  4. Web site: Rock Island District > Missions > Recreation > Mississippi River Project > Recreation > Locks & Dam 14 / Smith's Island . Mvr.usace.army.mil . 2017-09-27.