Eden Township is one of twenty townships in Benton County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 275.
History Eden Township was founded in 1849.
Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, Eden Township covers an area of 35.51 square miles (91.97 square kilometers).
Unincorporated towns Eden at (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships Taylor Township (north) Benton Township (northeast) Canton Township (east) Fremont Township (southeast) Eldorado Township (south) Union Township (southwest) Big Grove Township (west) Jackson Township (northwest)
Cemeteries The township contains these two cemeteries: Bellar and First Eden.
Major highways U.S. Route 218
School districts Benton Community School District Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District
Political districts Iowa's 3rd congressional district State House District 39 State Senate District 20
References United States Census Bureau 2007 TIGER/Line Shapefiles United States Board on Geographic Names (GNIS) United States National Atlas
External links US-Counties.com City-Data.com