Edna Township, Cass County, Iowa

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
 • Total
34.67 sq mi (89.78 km2)
 • Land34.67 sq mi (89.78 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation1,158 ft (353 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total
140
 • Density4/sq mi (1.6/km2)
FIPS code19-91155[2]
GNIS feature ID0467768

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

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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