Grand River Township, Adair County, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Grand River Township, Adair County
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Adair |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.91 sq mi (93 km2) |
| • Land | 35.81 sq mi (92.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,181 ft (360 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 140 |
| • Density | 4.0/sq mi (1.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 19-91608 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0467923 |
Grand River Township is a small area located in Adair County, Iowa, in the United States. It is one of seventeen different townships that make up Adair County. A township is like a local government area, often covering a rural region.
In 2020, a count of the people living there showed that Grand River Township had a population of 140. This means it's a very small community.
A Look Back in Time
Grand River Township was officially started in the year 1855. This was a time when many new areas were being settled and organized in Iowa.
Exploring Grand River Township's Geography
Grand River Township covers an area of about 35.91 square miles (which is about 93 square kilometers). It's a rural area, meaning it doesn't have any big cities or towns inside its borders. These are called "incorporated settlements."
The area is home to three cemeteries. These are special places where people are buried. They are called:
- Boley Farm Cemetery
- Grand River Center Cemetery
- Hebron Cemetery
See Also
Want to learn more? Check out the Spanish version for kids: Municipio de Grand River (condado de Adair) para niños
