Union Township, DeKalb County, Indiana

Union Township is one of fifteen townships in DeKalb County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 13,220 and it contained 5,886 housing units.[3]

Union Township
Location of Union Township in DeKalb County
Coordinates: 41°22′24″N 85°01′22″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyDeKalb
Government
  TypeIndiana township
Area
  Total17.75 sq mi (46.0 km2)
  Land17.74 sq mi (45.9 km2)
  Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation879 ft (268 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total13,220
  Density745.1/sq mi (287.7/km2)
FIPS code18-77228[2]
GNIS feature ID453912

History

Union Township was organized in 1837.[4]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 17.75 square miles (46.0 km2), of which 17.74 square miles (45.9 km2) (or 99.94%) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.026 km2) (or 0.06%) is water.[3]

Cities and towns

  • Auburn (northeast three-quarters)

Adjacent townships

Major highways

Cemeteries

The township contains seven cemeteries: Cosper, Catholic, Evergreen, Mott, Old Auburn, Roselawn and Woodlawn.

References

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