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 (91.68 square kilometers); of this, 35.29 square miles (91.41 square kilometers, 99.71 percent) is land and 0.11 square miles (0.27 square kilometers, 0.29 percent) is water.
The city of Shellsburg is entirely within this township geographically but is a separate entity.
Adjacent townships Benton Township (north) Shellsburg Township (northeast) Fayette Township, Linn County (east) Clinton Township, Linn County (southeast) Fremont Township (south) Eldorado Township (southwest) Eden Township (west) Taylor Township (northwest)
Cemeteries The township contains these three cemeteries: Oakwood, Parkers Grove and Shellsburg.
Landmarks Pleasant Creek State Park (vast majority)
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