Crawford Township, Washington County, Arkansas

Township of Crawford
Township
Location of Crawford Township in Washington County
Location of Crawford Township in Washington County
Location of Washington County in Arkansas
Location of Washington County in Arkansas
Coordinates: 35°52′25″N 94°06′46″W / 35.87361°N 94.11278°W / 35.87361; -94.11278
Country United States
State Arkansas
CountyWashington
Established1878[1]
Area
 • Total
23.8 sq mi (62 km2)
 • Land23.8 sq mi (62 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation
[2]
1,834 ft (559 m)
Population
 (2000)[3]
 • Total
800
 • Density34/sq mi (13/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code479
GNIS feature ID69784[2]

Township of Crawford is one of 37 townships in Washington County, Arkansas, United States.[3] As of the 2000 census, its total population was 800.

Geography

Crawford Twp. contains the Woolsey Bridge, which carries Washington CR 35 over the West Fork of the White River near the historic location of Woolsey, Arkansas.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Crawford Township covers an area of 23.8 square miles (62 km2); all land.[3] Crawford Township was created in 1878 from part of West Fork Township. It gave part to Lee's Creek Township in 1880.[1]

Cities, towns, villages

Cemeteries

The township contains Woolsey Cemetery.

Major routes

References

  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: Crawford Township, Washington County, Arkansas
  3. ^ a b c "Township of Crawford, Washington County, Arkansas." U.S. Census Bureau. Breakdown. Retrieved September 25, 2010.
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