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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
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]	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

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

External links

• US-Counties.com
• City-Data.com

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