Whitewater Township, Bollinger County, Missouri

Whitewater Township
Township
Coordinates: 37°32′26″N 089°55′33″W / 37.54056°N 89.92583°W / 37.54056; -89.92583Coordinates: 37°32′26″N 089°55′33″W / 37.54056°N 89.92583°W / 37.54056; -89.92583
Country United States
State Missouri
County Bollinger
Area
  Total 51.76 sq mi (134.05 km2)
  Land 51.76 sq mi (134.05 km2)
  Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation[1] 571 ft (174 m)
Population (2000)
  Total 1,029
  Density 19.88/sq mi (51.49/km2)
FIPS code 29-79594[2]
GNIS feature ID 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 51.76 square miles (134.1 km2).

Demographics

As of the 2010 U.S. Census, there were 1,029 people residing in the township. The population density was 19.88 people per square mile (51.49/km²). 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. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

External links

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