Fremont Township is a township in Johnson County, Iowa, United States.[1]

History

Fremont Township was organized in 1857. It is named for John C. Frémont, candidate in the 1856 United States presidential election.[2]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fremont Township, Johnson County, Iowa
  2. ↑ History of Johnson County, Iowa, Containing a History of the County, and Its Townships, Cities and Villages from 1836 to 1882. 1883. p. 707.

41°28′12″N 91°25′57″W / 41.4700°N 91.4325°W / 41.4700; -91.4325


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