Township in Missouri, United States
| Wayne Township | |
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| Township | |
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| Coordinates: 37°06′31″N 090°04′23″W / 37.10861°N 90.07306°W / 37.10861; -90.07306 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Bollinger |
| Area | |
| • Total | 108.91 sq mi (282.07 km) |
| • Land | 108.84 sq mi (281.9 km) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km) 0.06% |
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,299 |
| • Density | 11.93/sq mi (19.20/km) |
| FIPS code | 29-77956 |
| 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 km).
Demographics
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, there were 1,299 people living in the township. The population density was 11.93 inhabitants per square mile (4.61/km). 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 nine following cemeteries: Cato, Clubb, Cox, Eakers, Maddox, Mount Pleasant, 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
- Missouri's 8th Congressional District
- State House District 145
- State Senate District 27
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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| County seat: Marble Hill | ||
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