Canton Township, Benton County, Iowa
Canton Township is one of twenty townships in Benton County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 843.
History
Canton Township was founded in 1846.Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Canton Township covers an area of 35.4 square miles ; of this, 35.29 square miles is land and 0.11 square miles is water.The city of Shellsburg is entirely within this township geographically but is a separate entity.
Adjacent townships
- Benton Township
- Shellsburg Township
- Fayette Township, Linn County
- Clinton Township, Linn County
- Fremont Township
- Eldorado Township
- Eden Township
- Taylor Township
Cemeteries
The township contains these three cemeteries: Oakwood, Parkers Grove and Shellsburg.Landmarks
School districts
Political districts
- Iowa's 3rd congressional district
- State House District 39
- State Senate District 20