Pleasant Township was officially
organized March 1, 1858, on the petition of G. N. Wilson and others. The town of
Ewart was platted in 1875 by three Ewart brothers: Robert, Matthew, and
Robinson. Little remains of the original town. There is a Presbyterian Church
and a cemetery northwest of Ewart.
-----From Poweshiek
County Historical Web Site
| Pleasant Township Cemetery | Pleasant Township | Section 17 & 20 |
Archaeological Site Information
As of June 1996, there are 51 archaeological sites recorded in
Poweshiek County.
Last updated on June 21, 1996, by Patti Streicher
