White Township is an urban township in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,229 at the 2010 census.

Saint Louis County Highways 100 and

110; State Highway 135 (MN 135); and Vermilion Trail (County 4) are four of the main routes in the township.

The unincorporated communities of Palo and Pineville are both located within the township.

The city of Aurora is located within White Township geographically but is a separate entity. Biwabik and Hoyt Lakes are nearby.

History

White Township was named for an official at the local Kimberly Mining Company.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of ; is land and , or 3.72%, is water.

Several lakes, rivers, and scenic nature trails are located within the township. The Saint Louis River and the Partridge River both flow through White Township. The Embarrass River flows through the northwest corner of the township. Water Hen Creek flows through the southeast part of the township. Mud Hen Creek briefly flows through the southwest corner of the township. First Creek and Second Creek also flow through the township.

Adjacent townships, cities, and communities

The following are adjacent to White Township:

  • Colvin Township (south)
  • The unincorporated community of Markham (south)
  • Mud Hen Lake Unorganized Territory (southwest)
  • The unincorporated community of Makinen (southwest)
  • Tikander Lake Unorganized Territory (west)
  • Biwabik Township (west)
  • The city of Biwabik (west)
  • Hay Lake Unorganized Territory (west)
  • Pike Township (northwest)
  • Embarrass Township (north)
  • The unincorporated community of Embarrass (north)
  • Waasa Township (northeast)
  • The city of Hoyt Lakes (east)
  • Hush Lake Unorganized Territory (east)
  • Linwood Lake Unorganized Territory (southeast)

Unincorporated communities

  • Palo
  • Pineville

White Township covers an enormous area. Saint Louis County Highway 100 runs north–south through the central and south–central portions of White Township. MN 135 runs north–south through the northern portion of White Township. MN 135 continues north to Embarrass Township. County Highway 110 runs east–west through the east-central portion of White Township. Highway 110 continues east to Hoyt Lakes. Vermilion Trail (County 4) passes through the southwest corner of White Township.

Townline Road–County Highway 16 (CR 16) runs east–west along White Township's southern boundary line with adjacent Colvin Township and the nearby community of Markham.

Demographics

As of the census