White River Township, Barry County, Missouri
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 | |
| 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
White 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
White River Township contains two airports or landing strips: Bel-Voir Acres Airport and Table Rock Airport.
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.
- "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.
External links
Municipalities and communities of Barry County, Missouri, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Missouri highlighting Barry County | |
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| Ghost towns | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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