Eden Township, Benton County, Iowa
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Eden Township | |
|---|---|
 Location in Benton County | |
| Coordinates: 42°04′58″N 92°00′12″W / 42.08278°N 92.00333°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Benton |
| Area | |
• Total | 35.51 sq mi (91.97 km2) |
| • Land | 35.51 sq mi (91.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
• Total | 275 |
| • Density | 7.8/sq mi (3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 52315, 52332, 52346, 52349 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0467760 |
Eden Township is one of twenty townships in Benton County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 275.[1]
Eden Township was founded in 1849.[2]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Eden Township covers an area of 35.51 square miles (91.97 square kilometers).
Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Taylor Township (north)
- Benton Township (northeast)
- Canton Township (east)
- Fremont Township (southeast)
- Eldorado Township (south)
- Union Township (southwest)
- Big Grove Township (west)
- Jackson Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains these two cemeteries: Bellar and First Eden.
Major highways
School districts
- Benton Community School District
- Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District
