Union Township, Porter County, Indiana
Union Township is one of twelve townships in Porter County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 8,811. History. Union Township was organized in 1836, and named for the federal union of the United States. Cities and towns. The township has no incorporated communities. Wheeler, located in the northern part of the township on State Route 130, continues to be an important community. Education. The township is served by the Union Township School Corporation. Its high school is Wheeler High School near the community of Wheeler.