[3] The township was named for M. Welch, a local judge.

[4] Welch Township covers an area of 59.55 square miles (154.2 km2) and contains one incorporated settlement, Delta.

Known cemeteries include Cox, Fairview/French, Hitt 4, Kenyon, Trinity Methodist/Little German, Wondel.

Round Pond (historical) is within this township.

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