Union Township is a

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in Story County,

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. At the time of the 2000 census, its population was 1,253.

Geography

Union Township covers an area of and contains the incorporated town of

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. According to the

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, it contains one cemetery: the Cambridge Cemetery.

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runs north and south through the township. County Road E29 and Iowa Hwy 210 runs east–west. The

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flows from the northwest to the southeast through the township. Story County maintains the Askew Bridge/Cambridge Pond recreational site at the intersection of 290th Street and R70. This

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site contains a pond surrounded by native vegetation. Along with hunting and fishing, this area provides a Skunk River Water Trail Canoe Access. The county also maintains the Christiansen Forest Preserve at 55973 310th Street. It is a wooded tract at the western edge of the township, continuing into Palestine Township. It was donated to the conservation board in 1985 by Charles Christiansen and is designated as a wildlife refuge (no hunting is allowed). The preserve offers hiking, off-road biking, and bluebird trails. Equestrians are not allowed at the preserve. There is a replica of a colonial-times cabin built by Ballard school students. Union Township is adjacent to Indian Creek,

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and

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townships.

References

External links

US-Counties.com

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