Des Moines Township, Lee County, Iowa

Des Moines Township is a township in Lee County, Iowa.[1]

Avenue of the Saints just south of Vincennes

History

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Des Moines Township was originally called Ambrosia Township. Ambrosia Township was organized in 1841, and the name was changed to Des Moines in 1842.[2]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Des Moines Township, Lee County, Iowa
  2. ^ The History of Lee County, Iowa. Western Historical Company. 1879. pp. 452–453.

40°30′N 91°32′W / 40.50°N 91.54°W / 40.50; -91.54