Welch Township, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri

Welch Township is one of ten townships in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,344.

History
Welch Township was founded in 1856. The township was named for M. Welch, a local judge.

Geography
Welch Township covers an area of 59.55 sqmi and contains one incorporated settlement, Delta. It contains two cemeteries: Hitt and Kenyon.

Round Pond (historical) is within this township.