Cove Creek Township, Washington County, Arkansas Explained

Official Name:Township of Cove Creek
Settlement Type:Township
Image Map1:Map of Arkansas highlighting Washington County.svg
Mapsize1:200px
Map Caption1:Location of Washington County in Arkansas
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Washington
Established Title:Established
Established Date:1842[1]
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Sq Mi:45.9
Area Land Sq Mi:45.9
Area Water Sq Mi:0.0
Area Water Percent:0
Population As Of:2000
Population Footnotes:[2]
Population Total:683
Population Density Sq Mi:15
Elevation Ft:1860
Coordinates:35.8167°N -94.3°W
Timezone:CST
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Area Code:479
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:69783

Township of Cove Creek is one of 37 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 45.9sqmi; 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.

Cities, towns, villages

Cemeteries

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

Major routes

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External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Baker, Russell . Arkansas Township Atlas 1819-1930 . Arkansas Genealogical Society . 2003 . Little Rock, AR . 148 . 0-9723085-6-3 .
  2. "Township of Cove Creek, Washington County, Arkansas." U.S. Census Bureau. Breakdown. Retrieved September 23, 2010.