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Union Township is one of sixteen townships in Elkhart County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 6,134.[3]

Union Township
Township
Location of Union Township in Elkhart County
Coordinates: 41°28′33″N 85°56′20″W
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Elkhart
Government
• Type	Indiana township
Area
• Total	35.92 sq mi (93.0 km2)
• Land	35.92 sq mi (93.0 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation [1]	863 ft (263 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	6,134
• Density	170.7/sq mi (65.9/km2)
FIPS code	18-77264[2]
GNIS feature ID	453914

History

Union Township was organized in 1837.[4]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.92 square miles (93.0 km²), all land.[3]

Cities and towns

• Nappanee (east half)

Unincorporated towns

• Foraker
• Gravelton

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

Adjacent townships

• Harrison Township (north)
• Elkhart Township (northeast)
• Jackson Township (east)
• Van Buren Township, Kosciusko County (southeast)
• Jefferson Township, Kosciusko County (south)
• Scott Township, Kosciusko County (southwest)
• Locke Township (west)
• Olive Township (northwest)

Major highways

• US 6
• SR 19
• SR 119

Cemeteries

The township contains one cemetery, Bull.

References

• United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
• U.S. Board on Geographic Names

External links

• Indiana Township Association
• United Township Association of Indiana

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