Wayne Township, Bollinger County, Missouri Explained

Official Name:Wayne Township
Settlement Type:Township
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Missouri
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Bollinger
Area Total Km2:282.07
Area Land Km2:281.9
Area Water Km2:0.17
Area Total Sq Mi:108.91
Area Land Sq Mi:108.84
Area Water Sq Mi:0.07
Area Water Percent:0.06
Population As Of:2010
Population Total:1299
Population Density Km2:19.20
Population Density Sq Mi:11.93
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:137
Elevation Ft:449
Coordinates:37.1086°N -90.0731°W
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:29-77956[2]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0766327

Wayne Township is one of eight townships in Bollinger County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, its population was 1,415. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the population had decreased to 1,299. Wayne Township covers an area of 108.91sqmi.

Demographics

As of the 2010 U.S. Census, there were 1,299 people living in the township. The population density was 11.93sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 740 housing units in the township. The racial makeup of the township was 99.31% White, 0.15% Asian, and 0.54% from two or more races. Approximately 0.69% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Geography

Incorporated Areas

The township contains one incorporated settlement: Zalma.

Unincorporated Areas

The township contains the unincorporated areas and historical communities of Arab, April Hills, Gipsy, Greenbrier, and Sturdivant.

Cemeteries

The township contains the nine following cemeteries: Cato, Clubb, Cox, Eakers, Maddox, Mount Pleasant, Speer, Sturdivant, and White.

Streams

The streams of Bear Creek, Brush Creek, Cypress Slough, Jesse Creek, Lick Log Creek, Mitz Branch, Perkins Creek, Pond Creek, Slagle Creek, and Talley Branch flow through Wayne Township. Other bodies of water located in the township include the Castor River, Cypress Pond, the Headwater Diversion Channel, and Wonder (Sherman's) Lake.

Landmarks

Administrative Districts

School Districts

Political Districts

References

  1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  2. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.

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