Cove Creek Township, Washington County, Arkansas
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| Township of Cove Creek | |
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| Township | |
 Location of Cove Creek Township in Washington County |
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 Location of Washington County in Arkansas |
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| 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.
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Geography[edit]
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[edit]
Cemeteries[edit]
The township contains Dunkard, Liberty, Morrow, and Scott Cemeteries.
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References[edit]
- United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles[permanent dead link]
- United States Board on Geographic Names (GNIS)
- United States National Atlas
- ^ a b Baker, Russell (2003). Arkansas Township Atlas 1819-1930. Little Rock, AR: Arkansas Genealogical Society. p. 148. ISBN 0-9723085-6-3.
- ^ a b c "Township of Cove Creek, Washington County, Arkansas." U.S. Census Bureau. Breakdown. Retrieved September 23, 2010.
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Municipalities and communities of Washington County, Arkansas, United States
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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