Official Name: | Van Buren Township |
Settlement Type: | Township |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | USA |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Name1: | Indiana |
Subdivision Type2: | County |
Subdivision Name2: | Pulaski |
Government Type: | Indiana township |
Unit Pref: | Imperial |
Area Total Sq Mi: | 36.28 |
Area Land Sq Mi: | 36.28 |
Area Water Sq Mi: | 0 |
Area Water Percent: | 0 |
Population As Of: | 2020 |
Population Total: | 854 |
Population Density Sq Mi: | auto |
Elevation M: | 221 |
Elevation Ft: | 725 |
Coordinates: | 40.9561°N -86.53°W |
Postal Code Type: | ZIP codes |
Postal Code: | 46978, 46985 |
Blank Name: | GNIS feature ID |
Blank Info: | 453951 |
Van Buren Township is one of twelve townships in Pulaski County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 854 and it contained 375 housing units.[1]
Van Buren Township was organized in 1842, and named for Martin Van Buren (1782–1862), eighth President of the United States (1837–1841).[2]
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of, all land.[3]
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
The township contains these four cemeteries: Buck, Independent Order of Odd Fellows (now known as Star City West Cemetery), Mull and Victor Chapel.
Van Buren Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Pulaski County Public Library in Winamac.[4]