Union Township
Township
Mount Zion Methodist Church, a historic site in the township
Mount Zion Methodist Church, a historic site in the township
Location of Union Township in Delaware County
Location of Union Township in Delaware County
Coordinates: 40°20′53″N 85°23′03″W / 40.34806°N 85.38417°W / 40.34806; -85.38417
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyDelaware
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total29.65 sq mi (76.8 km2)
 • Land29.34 sq mi (76.0 km2)
 • Water0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2)
Elevation
[1]
899 ft (274 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total2,838
 • Density96.7/sq mi (37.3/km2)
FIPS code18-77246[2]
GNIS feature ID453913

Union Township is one of twelve townships in Delaware County, Indiana. According to the 2010 census, its population was 2,838 and it contained 1,260 housing units.[3]

History

Felt's Farm and the Mount Zion Methodist Episcopal Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[4]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 29.65 square miles (76.8 km2), of which 29.34 square miles (76.0 km2) (or 98.95%) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) (or 1.01%) is water.[3]

Cities and towns

Unincorporated towns

(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships

Major highways

Cemeteries

The township contains three cemeteries: Leaird, Mount Zion Church and Union.

References

  1. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. 1 2 "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - State -- County Subdivision -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
  4. ↑ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
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