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Ross Township, Franklin County, Iowa

Coordinates: 42°51′29″N 93°12′05″W / 42.85806°N 93.20139°W / 42.85806; -93.20139
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Ross Township
Location in Franklin County
Location in Franklin County
Coordinates: 42°51′29″N 93°12′05″W / 42.85806°N 93.20139°W / 42.85806; -93.20139
CountryUnited States
StateIowa
CountyFranklin
Area
 • Total31.34 sq mi (81.16 km2)
 • Land31.34 sq mi (81.16 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation
1,086 ft (331 m)
Population
 • Total303
 • Density9.7/sq mi (3.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
50441, 50475
GNIS feature ID0468643[2]

Ross Township is one of sixteen townships in Franklin County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 303 and it contained 131 housing units.[1]

History

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Ross Township was organized in 1879. It was named for Abner S. Ross, an early settler.[3]

Geography

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As of the 2010 census, Ross Township covered an area of 31.34 square miles (81.2 km2), all land.[1]

Cities, towns, villages

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Cemeteries

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The township contains Saint John Zion Cemetery[4] and Way Side Cemetery.[5]

Transportation

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School districts

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  • Hampton-Dumont Community School District
  • West Fork Community School District

Political districts

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References

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  • "TIGER/Line Shapefiles". United States Census Bureau.
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