Canton Township, Benton County, Iowa


Canton Township is one of twenty townships in Benton County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 847.

History

Canton Township was founded in 1846.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, Canton Township covers an area of 35.4 square miles ; of this, 35.29 square miles is land and 0.11 square miles is water.
The city of Shellsburg is entirely within this township geographically but is a separate entity.

Adjacent townships

The township contains these three cemeteries: Oakwood, Parkers Grove and Shellsburg.

Landmarks