Union Township
Township
Coordinates: 37°32′50″N 090°03′50″W / 37.54722°N 90.06389°W / 37.54722; -90.06389
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountyBollinger
Area
 • Total56.99 sq mi (147.61 km2)
 • Land56.96 sq mi (147.53 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)  0.05%
Elevation
[1]
712 ft (217 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total1,058
 • Density24.28/sq mi (39.07/km2)
FIPS code29-74518[2]
GNIS feature ID0766326

Union Township is one of eight townships in Bollinger County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, its population was 1,035. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the population had increased to 1,058. Union Township covers an area of 56.99 square miles (147.6 km2).

Union Township was established in 1848.[3]

Demographics

As of the 2010 U.S. Census, there were 1,058 people living in the township. The population density was 24.28 inhabitants per square mile (9.37/km2). There were 497 housing units in the township. The racial makeup of the township was 96.03% White, 1.70% Black or African American, 0.57% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.19% from other races, and 1.32% from two or more races. Approximately 0.28% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Geography

Incorporated Areas

The township contains no incorporated settlements.

Unincorporated Areas

The township contains the unincorporated areas and historical communities of Alliance, Hurricane, North Patton, Patton, and Patton Junction.

Cemeteries

The township contains two cemeteries: Johnson and Pleasant Hill.

Streams

The streams of Baltimore Creek, Blue Creek, Buck Creek, Cape Creek, Conrad Creek, Goose Creek, Grounds Creek, Little Whitewater Creek, and Stannett Creek flow through Union Township. Other bodies of water located in the township include the Whitewater River, Destitute Acres Lake, Fulton Lake, and Grindstaff Lake.

Landmarks

  • Amidon Memorial Conservation Area
  • Little Whitewater Conservation Area

Administrative Districts

School Districts

  • Meadow Heights R-II School District

Political Districts

References

  1. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ↑ "Bollinger County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved September 3, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
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