Union Township is one of twenty townships in Fayette County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 412.[1]
Union Township | |
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![]() Location in Fayette County | |
Coordinates: 42°57′13″N 91°47′14″W / 42.95361°N 91.78722°W | |
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State | ![]() |
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 |
It was previously called West Union township.[citation needed]
Geography
editAccording 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
edit- 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
editThe township contains these five cemeteries: Barnhouse, Butler, Mount Calvary, Mount Pleasant and Pleasant Grove.
Major highways
editAirports and landing strips
edit- George L Scott Municipal Airport
- Scott Field Municipal Airport
Landmarks
editSchool districts
edit- North Fayette Valley Community School District
Political districts
edit- Iowa's 1st congressional district
- State House District 18
- State Senate District 9