Edna Township, Cass County, Iowa

Edna Township is one of sixteen townships in Cass County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 140.

Edna Township, Cass County
Coordinates: 41°12′14″N 094°52′16″W / 41.20389°N 94.87111°W / 41.20389; -94.87111
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyCass
Area
 • Total34.67 sq mi (89.78 km2)
 • Land34.67 sq mi (89.78 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation1,158 ft (353 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total140
 • Density4/sq mi (1.6/km2)
FIPS code19-91155[2]
GNIS feature ID0467768

Geography

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Edna Township covers an area of 34.67 square miles (89.8 km2) and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Reno and Calvary in the Saint Timothy Roman Catholic Church yard.

History

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Chief Mahaska was buried along the Nodaway River in Edna Township after he was killed in 1834.

References

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  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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