Allen Township is a township in Polk County, Iowa, United States.[1]

History

Allen Township was organized in 1848. It is named for Captain James Allen.[2]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Allen Township, Polk County, Iowa
  2. ↑ The History of Polk County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c. Union Historical Company. 1880. p. 621.

41°31′44″N 93°30′23″W / 41.5288°N 93.5065°W / 41.5288; -93.5065


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