Des Moines Township, Lee County, Iowa

Des Moines Township is a township in Lee County, Iowa.[1]

Avenue of the Saints just south of Vincennes

History

Des Moines Township was originally called Ambrosia Township. Ambrosia Township was organized in 1841, and the name was changed to Des Moines in 1842.[2]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Des Moines Township, Lee County, Iowa
  2. The History of Lee County, Iowa. Western Historical Company. 1879. pp. 452–453.

40.50°N 91.54°W / 40.50; -91.54


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