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 | |
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| Coordinates: 37°32′50″N 090°03′50″W / 37.54722°N 90.06389°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Bollinger |
| Area | |
• Total | 56.99 sq mi (147.61 km2) |
| • Land | 56.96 sq mi (147.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) 0.05% |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 1,058 |
| • Density | 24.28/sq mi (39.07/km2) |
| FIPS code | 29-74518[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0766326 |
Union Township was established in 1848.[3]
Demographics
editAs 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
editIncorporated Areas
editThe township contains no incorporated settlements.
Unincorporated Areas
editThe township contains the unincorporated areas and historical communities of Alliance, Hurricane, North Patton, Patton, and Patton Junction.
Cemeteries
editThe township contains two cemeteries: Johnson and Pleasant Hill.
Streams
editThe 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
edit- Amidon Memorial Conservation Area
- Little Whitewater Conservation Area
Administrative Districts
editSchool Districts
edit- Meadow Heights R-II School District
Political Districts
edit- Missouri's 8th Congressional District
- State House District 145
- State Senate District 27
References
edit- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "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.
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