Ross Township is one of sixteen
townships in
Franklin County,
Iowa
Iowa () is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States, bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River to the west. It is bordered by six states: Wisconsin to the northeast, Illinois to the ...
, 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 , all land.
Cities, towns, villages
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Chapin
Cemeteries
The township contains Saint John Zion Cemetery and Way Side Cemetery.
Transportation
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U.S. Route 65
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School districts
* Hampton-Dumont Community School District
* West Fork Community School District
Political districts
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Iowa's 4th congressional district
Iowa's 4th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Iowa that covers its northwestern part, bordering the states of Minnesota, South Dakota, and Nebraska, and the Missouri River. The district includes Sioux City, ...
* State House District 54
* State Senate District 27
References
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External links
City-Data.com
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Townships in Iowa
Townships in Franklin County, Iowa
1879 establishments in Iowa