Union Township is one of fourteen townships in Madison County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 8,898 and it contained 4,004 housing units.
History Union Township was organized in 1830. It was likely named in commemoration of the federal union of the United States.
Geography According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.65%) is land and (or 0.35%) is water.
Cities, towns, villages Anderson (east edge) Chesterfield (vast majority)
Cemeteries The township contains these three cemeteries: Bronnenberg, Clem and Keesling.
Major highways Interstate 69 State Road 32
Airports and landing strips Anderson Municipal Airport
Education Anderson Community School Corporation
Union Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Anderson Public Library in Anderson.
Political districts Indiana's 5th congressional district State House District 35 State House District 37 State Senate District 25
References
United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles IndianaMap
External links Official website Indiana Township Association United Township Association of Indiana City-Data.com page for Union Township Union Township History Chesterfield-Union Township Fire Department