Durham Township, Washington County, Arkansas

The Township of Durham is one of thirty-seven townships in Washington County, Arkansas, USA.[2] As of the 2000 census, its total population was 839.

Township of Durham
Township
Location of Durham Township in Washington County
Location of Washington County in Arkansas
Coordinates: 35°56′45″N 93°58′46″W
Country United States
State Arkansas
CountyWashington
Established1884[1]
Area
 • Total23.8 sq mi (62 km2)
 • Land23.8 sq mi (62 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation
1,250 ft (381 m)
Population
 • Total839
 • Density32/sq mi (12/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)479
GNIS feature ID69785
U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Durham Township, Washington County, Arkansas

Durham Township was established in 1884.[3]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, Durham Township covers an area of 26.5 square miles (69 km2); all land.[2] Durham Township was created in 1884.

Cities, towns, villages

Cemeteries

The township contains Shumate Cemetery.

Major routes

References
  1. Baker, Russell (2003). Arkansas Township Atlas 1819-1930. Little Rock, AR: Arkansas Genealogical Society. p. 186. ISBN 0-9723085-6-3.
  2. "Township of Durham, Washington County, Arkansas." U.S. Census Bureau. Breakdown. Retrieved October 28, 2010.
  3. History of Benton, Washington, Carroll, Madison, Crawford, Franklin, and Sebastian Counties, Arkansas. Higginson Book Company. 1889. p. 167.


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