Canton Township, Benton County, Iowa
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Canton Township | |
|---|---|
 Location in Benton County | |
| Coordinates: 42°04′56″N 91°53′37″W / 42.08222°N 91.89361°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Benton |
| Area | |
• Total | 35.40 sq mi (91.68 km2) |
| • Land | 35.29 sq mi (91.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2) 0.29% |
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 843 |
| • Density | 24/sq mi (9.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 52324, 52332, 52349 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0467528 |
Canton Township is one of twenty townships in Benton County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 843.[1][2]
Canton Township was founded in 1846.[3]
Geography
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
- Benton Township (north)
- Shellsburg Township (northeast)
- Fayette Township, Linn County (east)
- Clinton Township, Linn County (southeast)
- Fremont Township (south)
- Eldorado Township (southwest)
- Eden Township (west)
- Taylor Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains these three cemeteries: Oakwood, Parkers Grove and Shellsburg.
Landmarks
- Pleasant Creek State Park (vast majority)
School districts
- Benton Community School District
- Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District
