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Pleasant Grove Township
Township
Country United States
State Iowa
County Des Moines County
Established Unknown
Area
 • Total 36.3 sq mi (94 km2)
 • Land 36.3 sq mi (94 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Population
 • Total 457
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)

Pleasant Grove Township is a small area located in Des Moines County, Iowa. A "township" is like a small local government area within a county. It helps manage things for the people living there.

This township is home to 457 people. There are 227 males and 230 females living in Pleasant Grove Township. It's a quiet place with a focus on its natural surroundings.

Exploring Pleasant Grove Township

Pleasant Grove Township has several important places. These include churches, cemeteries, and natural water bodies. These spots are part of the community's history and daily life.

Places of Worship

Churches are important gathering spots for many communities. They offer a place for people to worship and connect.

  • Cedar Grove Church
  • Shaver Church
  • Agape Fellowship Church

Resting Places

Cemeteries are special places where people are buried. They are often quiet and peaceful.

  • Wilcox Cemetery
  • Infant Cemetery

Water Features

Pleasant Grove Township has several important water sources. These include reservoirs and creeks. Reservoirs are like large artificial lakes. They store water for different uses. Creeks are smaller, natural streams of water.

Reservoirs

  • Sixmile Creek Watershed Site Three Reservoir
  • Sixmile Creek Watershed Site Two Reservoir
  • Watson Lake

Creeks

  • Shaver Creek
  • Caney Creek
  • Little Creek

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Municipio de Pleasant Grove (condado de Des Moines) para niños

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