Goshen Township, Washington County, Arkansas Explained

Official Name:Township of Goshen
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:1878[1]
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Sq Mi:30.8
Area Land Sq Mi:30.4
Area Water Sq Mi:0.4
Area Water Percent:0
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:1656
Population Density Sq Mi:54
Elevation Ft:1227
Coordinates:36.0917°N -93.9753°W
Timezone:CST
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Area Code:479
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:69788

Goshen Township is one of thirty-seven townships in Washington County, Arkansas.[2] As of the 2000 census, its total population was 1,656. The township contains the Town of Goshen and some surrounding unincorporated areas. Goshen Township was established in 1878.[3]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, Goshen Township covers an area of 30.8sqmi, with 30.4sqmi land and the remaining 0.4sqmi water.[2] Goshen Township was formed from parts of Richland Township and Brush Creek Township. Part of Goshen Township was given to Wyman Township near the end of the 19th century.

Cities, towns, villages

Cemeteries

The township contains three cemeteries: Culwell Cemetery, Mayfield Cemetery, and Oxford Bend Cemetery.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Baker, Russell . Arkansas Township Atlas 1819-1930 . Arkansas Genealogical Society . 1985 . Hot Springs, AR . 202 . 11528205 .
  2. Web site: Township of Goshen, Washington County, Arkansas . U.S. Census Bureau . August 10, 2010 .
  3. Book: History of Benton, Washington, Carroll, Madison, Crawford, Franklin, and Sebastian Counties, Arkansas. 1889. Higginson Book Company. 167.