Whitewater Township, Bollinger County, Missouri Explained

Official Name:Whitewater 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 Km2:134.05
Area Land Km2:134.05
Area Water Km2:0
Area Total Sq Mi:51.76
Area Land Sq Mi:51.76
Area Water Sq Mi:0
Area Water Percent:0
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:1,029
Population Density Km2:51.49
Population Density Sq Mi:19.88
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:174
Elevation Ft:571
Coordinates:37.5406°N -89.9258°W
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:29-79594[2]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0766328

Whitewater Township is one of eight townships in Bollinger County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, its population was 911. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the population had increased to 1,029. Whitewater Township covers an area of 51.76sqmi.

Whitewater Township was erected in 1872, and named after the nearby Whitewater River.[3]

Demographics

As of the 2010 U.S. Census, there were 1,029 people living in the township. The population density was 19.88sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 438 households in the township. The racial makeup of the township was 99.13% White, 0.10% Native American, 0.10% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Approximately 1.46% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Geography

Incorporated Areas

The township contains one incorporated settlement: Sedgewickville.

Unincorporated Areas

The town contains the unincorporated area and historical community of Lixville.

Cemeteries

The township contains the eight following cemeteries: Bollinger, Flatwood, Grindstaff, Jones, Meyer, Old Bollinger, Shrum, and Statler.

Streams

The streams of Allie Creek, Bollinger Creek, Buck Creek, Caney Fork, Jack Creek, Little Muddy Creek, Shrum Creek, South Fork Apple Creek, and Wolf Creek flow through Whitewater Township. Other bodies of water located in the township include Richardet Lake and the Whitewater River.

Landmarks

There are no known landmarks in the township.

Administrative Districts

School 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.
  3. Web site: Bollinger County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived). https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071742/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_bollinger.html . dead . 24 June 2016 . The State Historical Society of Missouri. 3 September 2016.

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