Union Township, Barton County, Missouri
| Union Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Location in Barton County | |
| Coordinates: 37°35′09″N 094°17′31″W / 37.58583°N 94.29194°WCoordinates: 37°35′09″N 094°17′31″W / 37.58583°N 94.29194°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Barton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.18 sq mi (93.7 km2) |
| • Land | 36.06 sq mi (93.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) 0.31% |
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 347 |
| • Density | 9.6/sq mi (3.7/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0766288 |
Union Township is one of fifteen townships in Barton County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 347.
Union Township was formed by means of merger, or "union" of existing townships, hence the name.[1]
Geography
Union Township covers an area of 36.18 square miles (93.7 km2) and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Bakers Grove.
The streams of Bucks Run Creek, Little Creek and Moores Branch run through this township.
References
- ↑ "Barton County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
External links
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