Van Buren Township is one of fourteen townships in Madison County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,861 and it contained 795 housing units.[2]
Van Buren Township | |
|---|---|
 Location in Madison County | |
| Coordinates: 40°20′35″N 85°37′31″W / 40.34306°N 85.62528°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| County | Madison |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24.99 sq mi (64.7 km2) |
| • Land | 24.98 sq mi (64.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) 0.04% |
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,801 |
| • Density | 74.5/sq mi (28.8/km2) |
| ZIP code | 46070 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453949 |
History
Van Buren Township was organized in 1837. It was named for President Martin Van Buren.[3]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 24.99 square miles (64.7 km2), of which 24.98 square miles (64.7 km2) (or 99.96%) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.026 km2) (or 0.04%) is water.[2]
Cities, towns, villages
Cemeteries
The township contains these two cemeteries: Musick and Vinson.
Education
It is in Madison-Grant United School Corporation.[4] The district's comprehensive high school is in Madison-Grant High School.
Van Buren Township residents may obtain a free library card from the North Madison County Public Library System with branches in Elwood, Frankton, and Summitville.[5]
Political districts
- Indiana's 5th congressional district
- State House District 35
- State Senate District 26