Township of Cove Creek is one of 37
townships
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in
Washington County,
Arkansas
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,
USA
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.
As of the
2000 census, its total population was 683. Part of
Devil's Den State Park
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is located in Cove Creek Township.
Geography
According to the
United States Census Bureau
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, Cove Creek Township covers an area of ; all land.
Cove Creek Township was created in 1842 from parts of
Mountain Township. It gave part to
Lee's Creek Township in 1880.
Cities, towns, villages
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Strickler
Cemeteries
The township contains Dunkard, Liberty, Morrow, and Scott Cemeteries.
Major routes
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Arkansas Highway 170
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Arkansas Highway 265
References
United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line ShapefilesUnited States National Atlas
External links
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Townships in Washington County, Arkansas
Populated places established in 1842
Townships in Arkansas