Brush Creek Township, Washington County, Arkansas

Brush Creek Township is one of 37 townships in Washington County, Arkansas, USA.[3] As of the 2010 census, its unincorporated population was 2,877.

Township of Brush Creek
Brush Creek Township in Washington County, Arkansas
Brush Creek Township in Washington County, Arkansas
Coordinates: 36°11′30″N 93°57′46″W / 36.19167°N 93.96278°W / 36.19167; -93.96278
Country United States
State Arkansas
CountyWashington
Establishedbefore 1836[1]
Area
 • Total39.04 sq mi (101.1 km2)
 • Land36.96 sq mi (95.7 km2)
 • Water2.08 sq mi (5.4 km2)
Elevation1,316 ft (401 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total2,877
 • Density77.8/sq mi (30.0/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code479
GNIS feature ID69780[2]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, Brush Creek Township covers an area of 36.96 square miles (95.7 km2) of land and 2.08 square miles (5.4 km2) of water for 39.04 square miles (101.1 km2) in total area.[3] Brush Creek Township gave some area up to Goshen Township in 1879.[1]

Cities, towns, villages

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Cemeteries

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The township contains Joyce Cemetery and Morriss Cemetery.

Major routes

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References

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  1. ^ a b Baker, Russell (2003). Arkansas Township Atlas 1819-1930. Little Rock, AR: Arkansas Genealogical Society. p. 148. ISBN 0-9723085-6-3.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Brush Creek Township, Washington County, Arkansas
  3. ^ a b "Township of Brush Creek, Washington County, Arkansas." U.S. Census Bureau. Breakdown. Retrieved September 13, 2010.
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