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Canton Township, Benton County, Iowa

Coordinates: 42°04′56″N 91°53′37″W / 42.08222°N 91.89361°W / 42.08222; -91.89361
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Canton Township
Township
Location in Benton County
Location in Benton County
Coordinates: 42°04′56″N 91°53′37″W / 42.08222°N 91.89361°W / 42.08222; -91.89361
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyBenton
Area
 • Total
91.68 km2 (35.4 sq mi)
 • Land91.41 km2 (35.29 sq mi)
 • Water0.27 km2 (0.11 sq mi)  0.29%
Elevation
250 m (820 ft)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total
847
 • Density9.3/km2 (24/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
52324, 52332, 52349
GNIS feature ID0467528

Canton Township is one of twenty townships in Benton County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 847.[1]

History

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Canton Township was founded in 1846.[2]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, Canton Township covers an area of 35.4 square miles (91.68 square kilometers); of this, 35.29 square miles (91.41 square kilometers, 99.71 percent) is land and 0.11 square miles (0.27 square kilometers, 0.29 percent) is water.

The city of Shellsburg is entirely within this township geographically but is a separate entity.

Adjacent townships

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Cemeteries

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The township contains these three cemeteries: Oakwood, Parkers Grove and Shellsburg.

Landmarks

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School districts

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  • Benton Community School District
  • Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District

Political districts

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References

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  1. ^ "U.S. Census website". Retrieved May 7, 2009.
  2. ^ The History of Benton County, Iowa, Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c. Western Historical. 1878. pp. 312.
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