Wayne Township, Bollinger County, Missouri

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Wayne Township
Township
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Country United States
State Missouri
County Bollinger
Area
 • Total 108.91 sq mi (282.07 km2)
 • Land 108.84 sq mi (281.9 km2)
 • Water 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2)  0.06%
Elevation[1] 449 ft (137 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 1,299
 • Density 11.93/sq mi (19.20/km2)
FIPS code 29-77956[2]
GNIS feature ID 0766327

Wayne Township is one of eight townships in Bollinger County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, its population was 1,415. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the population had decreased to 1,299. Wayne Township covers an area of 108.91 square miles (282.1 km2).

Demographics

As of the 2010 U.S. Census, there were 1,299 people residing in the township. The population density was 11.93 people per square mile (19.20/km²). There were 740 housing units in the township. The racial makeup of the township was 99.31% White, 0.15% Asian, and 0.54% from two or more races. Approximately 0.69% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Geography

Incorporated Areas

The township contains one incorporated settlement: Zalma.

Unincorporated Areas

The township contains the unincorporated areas and historical communities of Arab, April Hills, Gipsy, Greenbrier, and Sturdivant.

Cemeteries

The township contains the eight following cemeteries: Cato, Clubb, Cox, Eakers, Maddox, Speer, Sturdivant, and White.

Streams

The streams of Bear Creek, Brush Creek, Cypress Slough, Jesse Creek, Lick Log Creek, Mitz Branch, Perkins Creek, Pond Creek, Slagle Creek, and Talley Branch flow through Wayne Township. Other bodies of water located in the township include the Castor River, Cypress Pond, the Headwater Diversion Channel, and Wonder (Sherman's) Lake.

Landmarks

  • Castor River Conservation Area
  • Dark Cypress Swamp State Wildlife Area
  • Duck Creek Conservation Area
  • Gipsy Tower Site
  • Maple Flats Access
  • Mill Dam
  • Sweetgum Access

Administrative Districts

School Districts

  • Zalma R-V School District

Political Districts

References

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