Flat Creek Township, Barry County, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Flat Creek Township
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Township
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Location in Barry County, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Barry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 53.31 sq mi (138.07 km2) |
| • Land | 53.3 sq mi (138.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) 0.01% |
| Elevation | 1,355 ft (413 m) |
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| • Total | 5,462 |
| • Density | 102.5/sq mi (39.6/km2) |
| FIPS code | 29-24436 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0766255 |
Flat Creek Township is a place in Barry County, Missouri, in the United States. It's one of 25 townships in that county. Back in 2000, about 5,462 people lived there.
This township was started in 1844. It got its name from a nearby stream called Flat Creek.
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What is Flat Creek Township Like?
Size and Main Town
Flat Creek Township covers about 53 square miles (138 square kilometers). That's a pretty good size! The main town in the township is Cassville. Cassville is also the "county seat," which means it's where the main government offices for Barry County are located.
Local Cemeteries
Within Flat Creek Township, there are six cemeteries. These are places where people are buried. Their names are Corinth, Horner, Oak Hill, Pilant, Quaker, and Russell.
Getting Around in Flat Creek Township
Local Airport
Flat Creek Township has one airport or landing strip. It's called Cassville Municipal Airport. This airport helps people travel to and from the area by small planes.
Famous People from Flat Creek Township
Some interesting people have connections to Flat Creek Township.
- Don Johnson – He is a well-known actor, producer, director, singer, and songwriter. You might have seen him in movies or TV shows.
- Curtis F. Marbut – He was a very important scientist. He directed the Soil Survey Division for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This means he studied and mapped different types of soil across the country.
