Cove Creek Township, Washington County, Arkansas

Township of Cove Creek
Township

Location of Cove Creek Township in Washington County

Location of Washington County in Arkansas
Coordinates: 35°49′00″N 94°18′00″W / 35.81667°N 94.30000°WCoordinates: 35°49′00″N 94°18′00″W / 35.81667°N 94.30000°W
Country  United States
State  Arkansas
County Washington
Established 1842[1]
Area
 • Total 45.9 sq mi (119 km2)
 • Land 45.9 sq mi (119 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation 1,781 ft (543 m)
Population (2000)[2]
 • Total 683
 • Density 15/sq mi (6/km2)
Time zone CST (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
Area code(s) 479
GNIS feature ID 69783
U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cove Creek Township, Washington County, Arkansas

Township of Cove Creek is one of thirty-seven townships in Washington County, Arkansas, USA.[2] As of the 2000 census, its total population was 683. Part of Devil's Den State Park is located in Cove Creek Township.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, Cove Creek Township covers an area of 45.9 square miles (119 km2); all land.[2] Cove Creek Township was created in 1842 from parts of Mountain Township. It gave part to Lee's Creek Township in 1880.[1]

Cities, towns, villages

Cemeteries

The township contains Dunkard, Liberty, Morrow, and Scott Cemeteries.

Major routes

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Baker, Russell (2003). Arkansas Township Atlas 1819-1930. Little Rock, AR: Arkansas Genealogical Society. p. 148. ISBN 0-9723085-6-3.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Township of Cove Creek, Washington County, Arkansas." U.S. Census Bureau. Breakdown. Retrieved September 23, 2010.

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