Union Township is one of ten townships in Marshall County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,088 and it contained 1,938 housing units.[1]
Union Township | |
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Township | |
Location in Marshall County | |
| Coordinates: 41°13′24″N 86°24′25″W | |
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| County | Marshall |
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| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 43.95 sq mi (113.8 km2) |
| • Land | 40.8 sq mi (106 km2) |
| • Water | 3.16 sq mi (8.2 km2) 7.19% |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 3,088 |
| • Density | 75.7/sq mi (29.2/km2) |
| ZIP codes | 46511, 46563 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453924 |
Union Township was organized in 1840. It was likely named after Union County, Indiana, the former home of some of the early settlers.[2]
The East Shore Historic District and Norris Farm-Maxinkuckee Orchard are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[3][4] Woodbank was delisted in 2014.[5]
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 43.95 square miles (113.8 km2), of which 40.8 square miles (106 km2) (or 92.83%) is land and 3.16 square miles (8.2 km2) (or 7.19%) is water.[1]
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
The township contains these five cemeteries: Burr Oak, Cromley, Masonic, Washington and Zion.
The township is served by the Culver-Union Township Public Library.[6]
Places adjacent to Union Township, Marshall County, Indiana | |
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Municipalities and communities of Marshall County, Indiana, United States | ||
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County seat: Plymouth | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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