Des Moines Township, Lee County, Iowa

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Avenue of the Saints just south of Vincennes

Des Moines Township is a township in Lee County, Iowa

History

Des Mones Township was originally called Ambrosia Township. Ambrosia Township was organized in 1841, and the name was changed to Des Moines in 1842.[1]

References

  1. ^ The History of Lee County, Iowa. Western Historical Company. 1879. pp. 452–453.