Union Township, Porter County, Indiana
| Union Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
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| Coordinates: 41°28′41″N 87°10′20″W / 41.47806°N 87.17222°WCoordinates: 41°28′41″N 87°10′20″W / 41.47806°N 87.17222°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Porter |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.98 sq mi (77.64 km2) |
| • Land | 29.53 sq mi (76.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.44 sq mi (1.15 km2) |
| Elevation[1] | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 8,811 |
| • Density | 298/sq mi (115.2/km2) |
| FIPS code | 18-77570[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 453930 |
Union Township is one of twelve townships in Porter County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 8,811.[3]
Cities and towns
The township has no incorporated communities. Wheeler, located in the northern part of the township on State Route 130, continues to be an important community.[4]
Education
The township is served by the Union Township School Corporation. Its high school is Wheeler High School near the community of Wheeler.
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Union township, Porter County, Indiana". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
- ↑ Porter County, Indiana Sesquicentennial, 150, 1836-1986
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