Benton Township, Lucas County, Iowa

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

History

Benton Township was organized in 1853.[2] It is named for Thomas Hart Benton, a senator from Missouri.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Benton Township, Lucas County, Iowa
  2. ↑ History of Lucas County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, etc. State Historical Company. 1881. p. 437.
  3. ↑ History of Lucas County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, etc. State Historical Company. 1881. p. 574.

Coordinates: 40°56′50″N 93°16′17″W / 40.9472°N 93.2714°W / 40.9472; -93.2714

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