Union Township, Whitley County, Indiana
| Union Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Location in Whitley County | |
| Coordinates: 41°07′59″N 85°23′44″W / 41.13306°N 85.39556°WCoordinates: 41°07′59″N 85°23′44″W / 41.13306°N 85.39556°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Whitley |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.99 sq mi (95.8 km2) |
| • Land | 36.95 sq mi (95.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) 0.11% |
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 2,244 |
| • Density | 60.7/sq mi (23.4/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453940 |
Union Township is one of nine townships in Whitley County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,244 and it contained 884 housing units.[1]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 36.99 square miles (95.8 km2), of which 36.95 square miles (95.7 km2) (or 99.89%) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (or 0.11%) is water.[1] The stream of Emerick Branch runs through this township.
Cities and towns
- Columbia City (east edge)
Unincorporated towns
- Coesse
- Coesse Corners
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Smith Township (north)
- Lake Township, Allen County (east)
- Aboite Township, Allen County (southeast)
- Jefferson Township (south)
- Washington Township (southwest)
- Columbia Township (west)
- Thorncreek Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains two cemeteries, Union Township Cemetery (NE corner of US 30 and 500 E) and Lutheran Cemetery on Lincoln Way just East of 600 E.
Major highways
Airports and landing strips
- Gordon Airport
References
- 1 2 "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Retrieved 2013-05-10.
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