Union Township | |
|---|---|
 Location in Fayette County | |
| Coordinates: 42°57′13″N 91°47′14″W / 42.95361°N 91.78722°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Fayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.67 sq mi (87.2 km2) |
| • Land | 33.67 sq mi (87.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 412 |
| • Density | 12/sq mi (4.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 52135, 52141, 52142, 52175 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0468820 |
Union Township is one of twenty townships in Fayette County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 412.[1]
It was previously called West Union township.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Union Township covers an area of 33.67 square miles (87.2 square kilometers).
The city of West Union is entirely within this township geographically but is a separate municipality.
Adjacent townships
- Dover Township (north)
- Clermont Township (northeast)
- Pleasant Valley Township (east)
- Illyria Township (southeast)
- Westfield Township (south)
- Center Township (southwest)
- Windsor Township (west)
- Auburn Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains these five cemeteries: Barnhouse, Butler, Mount Calvary, Mount Pleasant and Pleasant Grove.
Major highways
Airports and landing strips
- George L Scott Municipal Airport
- Scott Field Municipal Airport
Landmarks
- Echo Valley State Park
- Volga River State Recreation Area (partial)
School districts
- North Fayette Valley Community School District
Political districts
- Iowa's 1st congressional district
- State House District 18
- State Senate District 9
References
External links
Municipalities and communities of Fayette County, Iowa, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Iowa highlighting Fayette County | |
| Townships | ||
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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