Grove Township, Cass County, Iowa

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
Township
Coordinates: 41°22′34″N 094°58′48″W
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyCass
Area
 • Total35.35 sq mi (91.55 km2)
 • Land35.26 sq mi (91.31 km2)
 • Water0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2)
Elevation
[1]
1,234 ft (376 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total7,608
 • Density215.8/sq mi (83.3/km2)
FIPS code19-91779[2]
GNIS feature ID0467981

History

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

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
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. Cass County Iowa History 1906 Compendium Chapter 21 XXI Grove Township - Part 6 Organization of Atlantic
  4. Geographic Description
  5. One Step ED Descriptions
  6. 1940/1950 ED Descriptions from T1224 Microfilm Series


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