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Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa

Coordinates: 40°56′44″N 91°06′09″W / 40.9456°N 91.1025°W / 40.9456; -91.1025
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County Road X99 in Kingston.

Benton Township is a township in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States.[1]

History

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Benton Township was established in 1841. It was originally called Tamey Township.[2]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
  2. ^ The History of Des Moines County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c. Western Historical Company. 1879. pp. 402.

40°56′44″N 91°06′09″W / 40.9456°N 91.1025°W / 40.9456; -91.1025


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