Big Grove Township, Benton County, Iowa

Big Grove Township
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
 • Total
93.07 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)
 • Total
230
 • 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

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

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

Political districts

References

  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.