Big Grove Township, Benton County, Iowa

Big Grove Township is one of twenty townships in Benton County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 230.

History
Big Grove Township was organized in 1856.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Big Grove Township covers an area of 35.93 square miles (93.07 square kilometers).

Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
 * Geneva at 42.11694°N, -92.12435°W

Adjacent townships

 * Jackson Township (north)
 * Taylor Township (northeast)
 * Eden Township (east)
 * Eldorado Township (southeast)
 * Union Township (south)
 * Kane Township (southwest)
 * Homer Township (west)
 * Monroe Township (northwest)

Cemeteries
The township contains these four cemeteries: Bishop Grove, Indian, LaRue and Van Metre.

School districts

 * Benton Community School District
 * Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District

Political districts

 * Iowa's 3rd congressional district
 * State House District 39
 * State Senate District 20