Alberta Township, Benton County, Minnesota
Alberta Township is a township in Benton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 818 as of the 2010 census. Alberta Township was organized in 1868. It was named for an early settler named Albert. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all land. The north half of the city of Gilman is within the township geographically but is a separate entity. Unincorporated communities Brennyville Jakeville North Benton Major highway Minnesota State Highway 25 Adjacent townships Morrill Township, Morrison County (north) Lakin Township, Morrison County (northeast) Granite Ledge Township (east) Maywood Township (southeast) Gilmanton Township (south) Mayhew Lake Township (southwest) Graham Township (west) Buckman Township, Morrison County (northwest) Cemeteries The township contains three cemeteries: Fairview, Polish National Catholic Church and Saint Elizabeth. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 772 people, 251 households, and 210 families residing in the township. The population density was 21.3 people per square mile (8.2/km). There were 256 housing units at an average density of 7.1/sq mi (2.7/km). The racial makeup of the township was 99.35% White, 0.13% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.13% Asian, and 0.13% from two or more races. There were