Grove Township is one of sixteen townships in Cass County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 7,608.
Grove Township, Cass County | |
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| Coordinates: 41°22′34″N 094°58′48″W / 41.37611°N 94.98000°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Cass |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.35 sq mi (91.55 km2) |
| • Land | 35.26 sq mi (91.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,234 ft (376 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 7,608 |
| • Density | 215.8/sq mi (83.3/km2) |
| FIPS code | 19-91779[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0467981 |
History edit
Grove Township was originally named Atlantic Township, until the fall of 1885 when it was renamed to Grove Township.[3] The name Atlantic Township continued to be used for the area within the boundaries of Atlantic city, while Grove Township lies outside the city. [4] [5] [6]
Geography edit
Grove Township covers an area of 35.35 square miles (91.6 km2) and contains one incorporated settlement, Atlantic. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Atlantic and Southlawn Memorial Gardens.
References edit
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Cass County Iowa History 1906 Compendium Chapter 21 XXI Grove Township - Part 6 Organization of Atlantic
- ^ Geographic Description
- ^ One Step ED Descriptions
- ^ 1940/1950 ED Descriptions from T1224 Microfilm Series
External links edit
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