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Pleasant Valley Township, Scott County, Iowa

Coordinates: 41°34′11″N 90°25′23″W / 41.56972°N 90.42306°W / 41.56972; -90.42306
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Pleasant Valley Township,
Scott County
Township
Coordinates: 41°34′01″N 090°28′09″W / 41.56694°N 90.46917°W / 41.56694; -90.46917
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyScott
Area
 • Total28.15 sq mi (72.9 km2)
 • Land26.22 sq mi (67.92 km2)
 • Water1.92 sq mi (4.98 km2)
Elevation
[1]
630 ft (192 m)
FIPS code19-93420[2]
GNIS feature ID0468548

Pleasant Valley Township is a township in Scott County, Iowa, United States.

Geography

Pleasant Valley Township covers an area of 28.15 square miles (72.9 km2) and is located on the shore of the Mississippi River between the cities of Davenport and Le Claire According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Fenno and Pleasant Valley. Forest Grove School No. 5 and the Roswell Spencer House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and located in the township.[3]

Education

Pleasant Valley Township is served by the Pleasant Valley Community School District, including Pleasant Valley High School.

Recreation

Smith's Island Recreation Area, operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, offers fishing and viewing of local wildlife.[4] 41°34′11″N 90°25′23″W / 41.56972°N 90.42306°W / 41.56972; -90.42306

References

  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ "Forest Grove School". Forest Grove School Preservation. Retrieved 2013-10-26.
  4. ^ "Rock Island District > Missions > Recreation > Mississippi River Project > Recreation > Locks & Dam 14 / Smith's Island". Mvr.usace.army.mil. Retrieved 2017-09-27.


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