Capps Creek Township, Barry County, Missouri

Capps Creek Township is one of twenty-five townships in Barry County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 570.

Capps Creek Township
Township
Coordinates: 36°54′00″N 094°02′44″W
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountyBarry
Area
 • Total29.22 sq mi (75.67 km2)
 • Land29.22 sq mi (75.67 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation
[1]
1,207 ft (368 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total570
 • Density19.5/sq mi (7.5/km2)
FIPS code29-11332[2]
GNIS feature ID0766251

Capps Creek Township was established in 1845, taking its name from Capps Creek.[3]

Geography

Capps Creek Township covers an area of 29.22 square miles (75.7 km2) and contains no incorporated settlements.

The streams of Hudson Creek, South Fork Capps Creek and Zerbert Branch run through this township.

Jolly Bethel Church and Cemetery and Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and Cemitery are located in the township.

Transportation

Capps Creek Township contains one airport or landing strip, Monett Municipal Airport.

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. "Barry County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved August 30, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)


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