Formation
Was
originally a part of Cherokee township but was re-organized separately
in 1868.
Early settlers
Dr. Edward W. Parker in 1866; D.T.
Gearhart, W.M. and W.W. Morse, and William Croaks in 1867; Mr.
Stevenson and sons and W.M. Snell, 1869.
First Events
Birth: Bertha, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Parker, June 17, 1870
School: held at the residence of Dr. Parker by Mrs. Parker in 1869
School building: 1871
Residence: a log house built by Dr. Parker in 1866
Religious services: Methodist Episcopal in the school house in 1871
Fatal
accident: Benjamin Myers, 19, shot himself by accident in the autumn of
1888. His arm was amputated and as a result, he died twelve hours later.
Churches
Grace Baptist: combined in Spring and Afton townships, organized June 1887.
Cemeteries
Spring Cemetery
Spring Township Pioneer Cemetery
Geographical
Spring Township covers an area of 36.2 square miles (94
km2) and contains no incorporated settlements.
Spring Twp - WikiPedia
SOURCES:
The township history was excerpted from Biographical History of
Cherokee County. W. S. Dunbar & Co., 1889. The township map is from
Plat Book of Cherokee County, Iowa, W.W. Hixon & Co.,
Rockford, IL
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