22-1204: Campbell Township may refer to: Arkansas [ edit ] Campbell Township, Lawrence County, Arkansas , in Lawrence County, Arkansas Indiana [ edit ] Campbell Township, Jennings County, Indiana Campbell Township, Warrick County, Indiana Michigan [ edit ] Campbell Township, Michigan Minnesota [ edit ] Campbell Township, Minnesota Missouri [ edit ] Campbell Township, Douglas County, Missouri , in Douglas County, Missouri Campbell Township, Polk County, Missouri North Dakota [ edit ] Campbell Township, Emmons County, North Dakota Campbell Township, Hettinger County, North Dakota , in Hettinger County, North Dakota South Dakota [ edit ] Campbell Township, Hand County, South Dakota , in Hand County, South Dakota [REDACTED] Topics referred to by
44-603: A midshipman in 1798. Lawrence hailed from a New England family of English descent, as his first ancestor to the American Colonies was William Lawrence, sailing from Hertfordshire, England . During the Quasi-War with France , he served on USS Ganges and the frigate USS Adams in the Caribbean . He was commissioned a lieutenant on April 6, 1802, and served aboard USS Enterprise in
66-522: A county. Each township includes unincorporated areas; some may have incorporated cities or towns within part of their boundaries. Arkansas townships have limited purposes in modern times. However, the United States census does list Arkansas population based on townships (sometimes referred to as "county subdivisions" or "minor civil divisions"). Townships are also of value for historical purposes in terms of genealogical research. Each town or city
88-466: A household in the county was $ 27,139, and the median income for a family was $ 32,163. Males had a median income of $ 26,288 versus $ 18,518 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 13,785. About 13.90% of families and 18.40% of the population were below the poverty line , including 25.50% of those under age 18 and 20.10% of those age 65 or over. Townships in Arkansas are the divisions of
110-608: A voyage across the Atlantic to North Africa. Although Gunboats No. 2 through 10 (minus No. 7 ) arrived in the Mediterranean too late to see action, they remained there with Commodore Rodgers's squadron until summer 1806, at which time they sailed back to the United States. On June 12, 1805, Gunboat No. 6 encountered a Royal Navy vessel that impressed three seamen. Subsequently, Lieutenant Lawrence commanded
132-492: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Lawrence County, Arkansas Lawrence County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas . As of the 2020 census , the population was 16,216. The county seat is Walnut Ridge . Lawrence County is Arkansas's second county, formed on January 15, 1815, and named for Captain James Lawrence who fought in
154-529: Is within one or more townships in an Arkansas county based on census maps and publications. The townships of Lawrence County are listed below; listed in parentheses are the cities, towns, and/or census-designated places that are fully or partially inside the township. Public education is available from four school districts: 36°01′50″N 91°06′47″W / 36.03056°N 91.11306°W / 36.03056; -91.11306 James Lawrence James Lawrence (October 1, 1781 – June 4, 1813)
176-527: The Arkansas River . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 592 square miles (1,530 km ), of which 588 square miles (1,520 km ) is land and 4.7 square miles (12 km ) (0.8%) is water. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 16,216 people, 6,463 households, and 4,466 families residing in the county. As of the 2000 census , there were 17,774 people, 7,108 households, and 5,011 families residing in
198-542: The Mediterranean , taking part in a successful attack on enemy craft on June 2, 1803. In February 1804, he was second in command during the expedition to destroy the captured frigate USS Philadelphia . Later in the conflict he commanded Enterprise and a gunboat in battles with the Tripolitans . He was also First Lieutenant of the frigate Adams and, in 1805, commanded the small Gunboat No. 6 during
220-784: The War of 1812 . It is an alcohol prohibition or dry county . Following the Louisiana Purchase , the area currently encompassing Lawrence County was contained within the Louisiana Territory from 1805 to 1812, and the Missouri Territory from 1812 until the creation of Arkansas Territory in 1819. While the southern portion of Missouri Territory began to be settled, Lawrence County was created on January 15, 1815, from New Madrid County and Arkansas County . The large area spanned from Cape Girardeau County to
242-514: The blockading Royal Navy frigate Shannon in a fierce battle . Although slightly smaller, the British ship disabled Chesapeake with gunfire within the first few minutes. Captain Lawrence, mortally wounded by small arms fire, ordered his officers, "Don't give up the ship. Fight her till she sinks." or "Tell the men to fire faster! Don't give up the ship." Men carried him below, and his crew
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#1732779895719264-551: The privateer Dolphin in July 1812. Later in the year Hornet blockaded the British sloop HMS Bonne Citoyenne at Bahia, Brazil , and on February 24, 1813 captured HMS Peacock . Upon his return to the United States in March, Lawrence learned of his promotion to captain . Two months later he took command of the frigate Chesapeake , then preparing for sea at Boston . He left port on June 1, 1813, and immediately engaged
286-415: The county. The population density was 30 people per square mile (12 people/km ). There were 8,085 housing units at an average density of 14 units per square mile (5.4 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 97.78% White , 0.44% Black or African American , 0.57% Native American , 0.05% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 0.12% from other races , and 1.02% from two or more races. 0.68% of
308-441: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 7,108 households, out of which 30.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.70% were married couples living together, 9.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.50% were non-families. 26.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
330-476: The same term This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with the same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Campbell_Township&oldid=896441213 " Categories : Place name disambiguation pages Township name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
352-479: The warships USS Vixen , USS Wasp and USS Argus . In 1810, he also took part in trials of an experimental spar torpedo . Promoted to the rank of Master Commandant in November 1810, he took command of the sloop of war USS Hornet a year later and sailed her to Europe on a diplomatic mission. From the beginning of the War of 1812 , Lawrence and Hornet cruised actively, capturing
374-400: Was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.92. In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.00% under the age of 18, 9.60% from 18 to 24, 25.90% from 25 to 44, 23.20% from 45 to 64, and 17.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 93.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.40 males. The median income for
396-687: Was an officer of the United States Navy . During the War of 1812 , he commanded USS Chesapeake in a single-ship action against HMS Shannon , commanded by Philip Broke . He is probably best known today for his last words, "Don't give up the ship!", uttered during the capture of the Chesapeake . The quotation is still a popular naval battle cry , and was invoked in Oliver Hazard Perry 's personal battle flag, adopted to commemorate his dead friend. Lawrence
418-584: Was born on October 1, 1781, the son of John and Martha (Tallman) Lawrence, in Burlington, New Jersey , but raised in Woodbury . His mother died when he was an infant, and his Loyalist father fled to Canada during the American Revolution , leaving his half-sister to care for the young Lawrence. He attended Woodbury Academy. Though Lawrence studied law, he entered the United States Navy as
440-472: Was buried with military honors at present-day CFB Halifax , Nova Scotia, but reinterred at Trinity Church Cemetery in New York City . He was survived by his wife, Julia (Montaudevert) Lawrence, who lived until 1865, and their two-year-old daughter, Mary Neill Lawrence. In 1838 Mary married a Navy officer, Lt. William Preston Griffin. On July 4, 1813, Lawrence was posthumously elected to membership in
462-727: Was displayed on his flagship during a victorious engagement against the British on Lake Erie in September 1813. The original flag is displayed in the Naval Academy Museum and a replica is displayed in Memorial Hall at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland . A replica is also on view at Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial, on South Bass Island, Ohio. Lawrence
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#1732779895719484-423: Was overwhelmed by a British boarding party shortly afterward. James Lawrence died of his wounds on June 4, 1813, while his captors directed Chesapeake to Halifax, Nova Scotia . After Lawrence's death was reported to his friend and fellow officer Oliver Hazard Perry , he ordered a large blue battle ensign, stitched with the phrase "DONT GIVE UP THE SHIP" [ sic ] in bold white letters. The Perry Flag
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