Ross Township, Franklin County, Iowa

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.

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

Geography
As of the 2010 census, Ross Township covered an area of 31.34 sqmi, all land.

Cities, towns, villages

 * Chapin

Cemeteries
The township contains Saint John Zion Cemetery and Way Side Cemetery.

Transportation

 * U.S. Route 65

School districts

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

Political districts

 * Iowa's 4th congressional district
 * State House District 54
 * State Senate District 27