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Grove Township, Cass County, Iowa

Coordinates: 41°22′34″N 094°58′48″W / 41.37611°N 94.98000°W / 41.37611; -94.98000
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Grove Township, Cass County
Coordinates: 41°22′34″N 094°58′48″W / 41.37611°N 94.98000°W / 41.37611; -94.98000
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyCass
Area
 • Total
35.35 sq mi (91.55 km2)
 • Land35.26 sq mi (91.31 km2)
 • Water0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2)
Elevation1,234 ft (376 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total
7,608
 • Density215.8/sq mi (83.3/km2)
FIPS code19-91779[2]
GNIS feature ID0467981

Grove Township is one of sixteen townships in Cass County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 7,608.

History

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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

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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

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  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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