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 42°06′33″N 91°58′11″W / 42.109163°N 91.969625°W / 42.109163; -91.969625

(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