White River Township, Barry County, Missouri

White River Township is one of twenty-five townships in Barry County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,434.

White River Township
Township
Coordinates: 36°32′17″N 093°37′49″W
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountyBarry
Area
 • Total35.58 sq mi (92.16 km2)
 • Land29.27 sq mi (75.82 km2)
 • Water6.31 sq mi (16.35 km2)  17.74%
Elevation1,070 ft (326 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total2,434
 • Density83.2/sq mi (32.1/km2)
FIPS code29-79522[2]
GNIS feature ID0766273

White River Township was established in 1841.[3]

Geography

White River Township covers an area of 35.58 square miles (92.2 km2) and contains three incorporated settlements: Arrow Point, Emerald Beach and Shell Knob. It contains three cemeteries: McGuire, Viney and Viola.

The streams of Owl Creek, Rock Creek, Sweetwater Creek and Viney Creek run through this township.

Transportation

White River Township contains two airports or landing strips: Bel-Voir Acres Airport and Table Rock Airport.

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Barry County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2016.


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