Armstrong Grove Township is one of twelve townships in Emmet County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,192.
History
Armstrong Grove is named for the early settler Armstrong who in the year 1856 claimed of land in a grove on the Des Moines River.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Armstrong Grove Township covers an area of 36.45 square miles (94.41 square kilometers).
Cities, towns, villages
Armstrong
Unincorporated towns
Halfa at
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
Iowa Lake Township (north) Eagle Township, Kossuth County (northeast) Swea Township, Kossuth County (east) Seneca Township, Kossuth County (southeast) Denmark Township (south) Jack Creek Township (southwest) Swan Lake Township (west) Lincoln Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains these three cemeteries: Armstrong Grove, Mount Calvary and Saint Marys Catholic.
Major highways
Iowa Highway 9
Iowa Highway 15
School districts
Armstrong-Ringsted Community School District
Political districts
Iowa's 4th congressional district
State House District 7
State Senate District 4
References
Bibliography
United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
United States Board on Geographic Names (GNIS) United States National Atlas