White River Township is one of twenty-five townships in Barry County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,434.
White River Township | |
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| Coordinates: 36°32′17″N 093°37′49″W / 36.53806°N 93.63028°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Barry |
| Area | |
• Total | 35.58 sq mi (92.16 km2) |
| • Land | 29.27 sq mi (75.82 km2) |
| • Water | 6.31 sq mi (16.35 km2) 17.74% |
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (326 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
• Total | 2,434 |
| • Density | 83.2/sq mi (32.1/km2) |
| FIPS code | 29-79522[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0766273 |
White River Township was established in 1841.[3]
Geography
editWhite River Township covers an area of 35.58 square miles (92.2 km2) and contains three incorporated settlements: Arrow Point, Emerald Beach and Shell Knob. It contains three cemeteries: McGuire, Viney and Viola.
The streams of Owl Creek, Rock Creek, Sweetwater Creek and Viney Creek run through this township.
Transportation
editWhite River Township contains two airports or landing strips: Bel-Voir Acres Airport and Table Rock Airport.
References
edit- ^ "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.
- ^ "Barry County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
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