Wayne Township, Bollinger County, Missouri

Wayne Township
Wayne Township
Township
	Coordinates: 37°06′31″N 090°04′23″W / 37.10861°N 90.07306°W
Country	United States
State	Missouri
County	Bollinger
Area
• Total	108.91 sq mi (282.07 km2)
• Land	108.84 sq mi (281.9 km2)
• Water	0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2) 0.06%
Elevation	449 ft (137 m)
Population (2010)
• Total	1,299
• Density	11.93/sq mi (19.20/km2)
FIPS code	29-77956
GNIS feature ID	0766327

Wayne Township is one of eight townships in Bollinger County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, its population was 1,415. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the population had decreased to 1,299. Wayne Township covers an area of 108.91 square miles (282.1 km²).

Demographics

As of the 2010 U.S. Census, there were 1,299 people living in the township. The population density was 11.93 inhabitants per square mile (4.61/km²). There were 740 housing units in the township. The racial makeup of the township was 99.31% White, 0.15% Asian, and 0.54% from two or more races. Approximately 0.69% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Geography

Incorporated Areas

The township contains one incorporated settlement: Zalma.

Unincorporated Areas

The township contains the unincorporated areas and historical communities of Arab, April Hills, Gipsy, Greenbrier, and Sturdivant.

Cemeteries

The township contains the nine following cemeteries: Cato, Clubb, Cox, Eakers, Maddox, Mount Pleasant, Speer, Sturdivant, and White.

Streams

The streams of Bear Creek, Brush Creek, Cypress Slough, Jesse Creek, Lick Log Creek, Mitz Branch, Perkins Creek, Pond Creek, Slagle Creek, and Talley Branch flow through Wayne Township. Other bodies of water located in the township include the Castor River, Cypress Pond, the Headwater Diversion Channel, and Wonder (Sherman's) Lake.

Landmarks

Castor River Conservation Area
Dark Cypress Swamp State Wildlife Area
Duck Creek Conservation Area
Gipsy Tower Site
Maple Flats Access
Mill Dam
Sweetgum Access

Administrative Districts

School Districts

Zalma R-V School District

Political Districts

References

^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.

USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)

External links

[GR3-1] "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.

[GR2-2] "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.

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