Van Buren Township, Madison County, Indiana

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.

History
Van Buren Township was organized in 1837. It was named for President Martin Van Buren.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 24.99 sqmi, of which 24.98 sqmi (or 99.96%) is land and 0.01 sqmi (or 0.04%) is water.

Cities, towns, villages

 * Summitville

Cemeteries
The township contains these two cemeteries: Musick and Vinson.

Education
It is in Madison-Grant United School Corporation. 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.

Political districts

 * Indiana's 5th congressional district
 * State House District 35
 * State Senate District 26