Big Grove Township, Benton County, Iowa
Township in Iowa, United States
42°04′48″N 92°07′36″W / 42.08000°N 92.12667°W / 42.08000; -92.12667 (2000)
52229, 52249, 52346, 52349
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
- Geneva at 42°07′01″N 92°07′28″W / 42.11694°N 92.12435°W / 42.11694; -92.12435
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Jackson Township (north)
- Taylor Township (northeast)
- Eden Township (east)
- Eldorado Township (southeast)
- Union Township (south)
- Kane Township (southwest)
- Homer Township (west)
- Monroe Township (northwest)
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
- Iowa's 3rd congressional district
- State House District 39
- State Senate District 20
References
- United States Census Bureau 2007 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- United States Board on Geographic Names (GNIS)
- United States National Atlas
External links
- US-Counties.com
- City-Data.com