Union Township is one of eleven townships in Benton County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 283 and it contained 92 housing units. The township was organized in June 1864 and named by John W. Nutt "because of the loyalty shown in furnishing soldiers for the Union army."
Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.97%) is land and (or 0.03%) is water.
Unincorporated towns Wadena
Adjacent townships Center (south) Gilboa (east) Pine (southeast) Richland (west) Carpenter Township, Jasper County (northeast) Grant Township, Newton County (northwest)
Major highways Indiana State Road 55
References Citations
Sources United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files U.S. Board on Geographic Names
External links
Indiana Township Association United Township Association of Indiana