Township of Cove Creek is one of 37

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in Washington County,

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. As of the 2000 census, its total population was 683. Part of

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is located in Cove Creek Township.

Geography

According to the

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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

* Strickler

Cemeteries

The township contains Dunkard, Liberty, Morrow, and Scott Cemeteries.

Major routes

Arkansas Highway 170 * Arkansas 265

Arkansas Highway 265

References

United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles

United States National Atlas

External links

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