Union Township is one of ten

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in Marshall County,

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, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,088 and it contained 1,938 housing units.

History

Union Township was organized in 1840. It was likely named after

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, the former home of some of the early settlers. The East Shore Historic District and Norris Farm-Maxinkuckee Orchard are listed on the

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. Woodbank was delisted in 2014.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 92.83%) is land and (or 7.19%) is water.

Cities, towns, villages

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at * Hibbard at * Maxinkuckee at *

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

Cemeteries

The township contains these five cemeteries: Burr Oak, Cromley, Masonic, Washington and Zion.

Airports and landing strips

* Culver Airport * Fleet Field * Jacks Field

Lakes

* Lake Maxinkuckee * Houghton Lake * Lost Lake * Moore Lake

Major highways

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Education

* Culver Community Schools Corporation The township is served by the Culver-Union Township Public Library.

Political districts

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* State House District 17 * State Senate District 5

References

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United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles

IndianaMap

External links

Indiana Township Association

United Township Association of Indiana

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