55-2498: Independence Township may refer to: Arkansas [ edit ] Independence Township, Baxter County, Arkansas , in Baxter County, Arkansas Independence Township, Lee County, Arkansas , in Lee County, Arkansas Illinois [ edit ] Independence Township, Saline County, Illinois Iowa [ edit ] Independence Township, Appanoose County, Iowa Independence Township, Hamilton County, Iowa Independence Township, Jasper County, Iowa Independence Township, Palo Alto County, Iowa Kansas [ edit ] Independence Township, Doniphan County, Kansas Independence Township, Montgomery County, Kansas , in Montgomery County, Kansas Independence Township, Osborne County, Kansas , in Osborne County, Kansas Independence Township, Washington County, Kansas , in Washington County, Kansas Michigan [ edit ] Independence Township, Michigan Missouri [ edit ] Independence Township, Dunklin County, Missouri Independence Township, Macon County, Missouri , in Macon County, Missouri Independence Township, Nodaway County, Missouri Independence Township, Schuyler County, Missouri Ohio [ edit ] Defunct townships of Cuyahoga County, Ohio Independence Township, Washington County, Ohio New Jersey [ edit ] Independence Township, New Jersey Pennsylvania [ edit ] Independence Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania Independence Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania South Dakota [ edit ] Independence Township, Day County, South Dakota , in Day County, South Dakota Independence Township, Douglas County, South Dakota , in Douglas County, South Dakota See also [ edit ] Independent Township (disambiguation) [REDACTED] Topics referred to by
110-808: A gun range is open to the public. The Ozark Highlands Trail passes through the Leatherwood Wilderness and Sylamore WMA. The Bull Shoals-White River State Park is along the downstream shoreline of Bull Shoals Lake at the Bull Shoals Dam . The park contains campgrounds, a marina, and visitor center. The dam tailwater is well known for trout fishing . Norfork Lake WMA is a series of protected walk-in hunting areas along Lake Norfork covered in hardwood forest with some pine and ranging topography. The four Baxter County units are Indian Head Unit, Chapin Point Unit, Seward Point Unit, and
165-525: A female householder with no spouse or partner present. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. In the county, the population was spread out, with 17.5% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 18.6% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 31.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 53 years. For every 100 females there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.8 males. The median income for
220-472: A healthcare hub for the region. Although no Interstate highways serve Baxter County, the county has access to two concurrent United States highways : U.S. Highway 62 (US 62) and US 412 , and thirteen Arkansas state highways . Baxter County is served by two public use airports: Baxter County Airport and Gaston's White River Resort Airstrip , two electric service providers, and fifteen public water systems providing potable water to customers in
275-596: A high school degree or higher and 17.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher. Baxter County exceeded statewide and nationwide averages for high school attainment (86.6% and 88.0%, respectively), but lags far behind on bachelor's degree attainment (23.0% and 32.1%, respectively). Three public school districts are based in Baxter County; Mountain Home School District is the largest school district in Baxter County, with Cotter School District serving
330-456: A household in the county was $ 29,106, and the median income for a family was $ 34,578. Males had a median income of $ 25,976 versus $ 18,923 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 16,859. About 7.90% of families and 11.10% of the population were below the poverty line , including 14.70% of those under age 18 and 8.90% of those age 65 or over. The 2019 American Community Survey found 88.7% of Baxter County residents over age 25 held
385-453: A household in the county was $ 43,504, and the median income for a family was $ 52,342. As of 2010 Baxter County had a population of 41,513. The racial makeup was 95.96% Non-Hispanic whites, 0.16% blacks, 0.56% Native Americans, 0.41% Asians, 0.04% Pacific Islanders, 1.25% Non-Hispanics reporting more than one race and 1.66% Hispanic or Latino. As of the 2000 census , there were 38,386 people, 17,052 households, and 11,799 families residing in
440-707: A popular parade through downtown Mountain Home. Norfork Pioneer Days Heritage Festival is held annually on the third Saturday in May at the Jacob Wolf House. The David's Trail Endurance Run was founded in 2017 as an ultramarathon around Lake Norfork in January. The county newspaper is The Baxter Bulletin , a daily newspaper established in Mountain Home in 1901. The first newspaper published in Baxter County
495-625: A residential area near a cove or point on the lake that have adopted a common place name over time. Some are officially listed as populated places by the United States Geological Survey, and others are listed as historic settlements. Townships in Arkansas are the divisions of 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,
550-546: A vote of 548 to 432. The liquor sales prohibition was overturned in 1978 in the heaviest voter turnout in county history to that date, with 6,175 for the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors and 5,991 against. A narrow margin of 184 votes took the county "wet". Baxter County is located within the Salem Plateau , a subregion of the Ozark Mountains . Land near Bull Shoals Lake , Norfork Lake , and along
605-631: A year or so include The White River Headlight , The Screech Owl , and the Bull Shoals Gazette . The Ozark Clarion was briefly published at Three Brothers around 1912, and Norfork Enterprise ran briefly at Norfork. Baxter County is within the Springfield, Missouri designated market area with the following local TV stations: KYTV ( NBC , 33.1 ABC , 33.2 CW SD), KOLR ( CBS ), KOZK ( PBS ), KOZL-TV , KWBM , KSPR-LD (ABC), KBNS-CD , and KRBK ( Fox ). The county
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#1732773164441660-648: Is a small municipality on Bull Shoals Lake. The small town of Big Flat is located in the southern part of Baxter County, and partly in Searcy County. The United States Census Bureau has also designated four unincorporated communities as Census-designated places : Gamaliel and Henderson near Norfork Lake, Buffalo City near the Buffalo National River, and Midway between Mountain Home and Lakeview. Baxter County has dozens of unincorporated communities and ghost towns within its borders. This
715-509: Is collected by the Baxter County Collector between the first business day of March of each year through October 15 without penalty. The Baxter County Treasurer disburses tax revenues to various government agencies, such as cities, county road departments, fire departments, libraries, and police departments in accordance with the budget set by the quorum court. Sales and use taxes in Arkansas are voter approved and collected by
770-411: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Baxter County, Arkansas Baxter County is a county in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas . Created as Arkansas's 66th county on March 24, 1873, the county has eight incorporated municipalities, including Mountain Home , its largest city and county seat . The county is named for Elisha Baxter ,
825-459: Is dotted with numerous lakes and ponds, especially its eastern portion. The terrain slopes to the west; its highest point is the northeast corner, at 2,014 ft (614 m) ASL. The county has a total area of 1,091 square miles (2,830 km ), of which 1,028 square miles (2,660 km ) is land and 63 square miles (160 km ) (5.8%) is water. As of the 2020 census , there were 5,449 people, 2,370 households, and 1,451 families residing in
880-409: Is due to early settlers in Arkansas tending to settle in small clusters rather than incorporated towns. Some communities, including Bennett's, Cumi, Custer, and Hand were inundated during creation of Lake Norfork. For example, communities like Clarkridge and Monkey Run had a post office or other buildings at some point in their history. Other communities are simply a few dwellings at a crossroads, or
935-548: Is elected at-large and does not vote in quorum court business, although capable of vetoing quorum court decisions. In the Arkansas Senate , Baxter County is within the 23rd District. The district contains Marion County and parts of Boone, Fulton, and Izard counties, and has been represented by Scott Flippo (R) since 2015. In the Arkansas House of Representatives , Baxter County is split among three districts:
990-618: Is home to four FM radio stations: KCMH (FM) (91.5 FM, "Keep Christ Most High"), KKTZ (107.5 FM), KTLO-FM (97.9 FM), and KPFM (FM) (105.5 MHz), and one AM radio station: KTLO (AM) (1240 AM). The county government is a constitutional body granted specific powers by the Constitution of Arkansas and the Arkansas Code. The quorum court is the legislative branch of the county government and controls all spending and revenue collection. Representatives are called justices of
1045-405: Is land and 32.38 square miles (83.9 km ) (5.5%) is water. The county is located approximately 110 miles (180 km) southeast of Springfield , Missouri , 152 miles (245 km) north of Little Rock , and 246 miles (396 km) southwest of St. Louis, Missouri . Baxter County is surrounded by sparsely populated Ozark counties on all sides: Fulton County to the east, Izard County to
1100-768: Is rated as a Level 3 Trauma Center by the Arkansas Department of Health . The nearest Level 1 Trauma Centers are CoxHealth and Mercy Hospital Springfield , both in Springfield, Missouri . The Baxter County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency in the county. The agency is led by the Baxter County Sheriff, an official elected by countywide vote every four years. Police departments in Cotter, Gassville, Lakeview, and Mountain Home provide law enforcement in their respective jurisdictions, with remaining municipalities contracting with
1155-477: Is the 14th Judicial Circuit Court , which covers Baxter, Boone, Marion, and Newton counties. The 14th Circuit contains four circuit judges, elected to six-year terms circuitwide. Fire protection is provided by nineteen agencies in Baxter County, together covering the entire county except areas within the major lakes. Cotter, Gassville, Norfork, and Mountain Home, each provide fire protection, in some cases extending beyond corporate limits. Rural areas are served by
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#17327731644411210-686: The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration . Arkansas's statewide sales and use tax has been 6.5% since July 1, 2013. Baxter County has an additional sales and use tax of 1.25% since January 1, 2019. Within Baxter County, the City of Mountain Home has had an additional 2.125% sales and use tax since July 1, 2021, and Cotter has had an additional 2% since January 1, 2022, with the remaining incorporated communities having 1.00% sales and use tax rates. The Arkansas State Treasurer disburses tax revenue to counties/cities in accordance with tax rules. Seven incorporated cities and one town are located within
1265-895: The Cotter Trout Festival in Big Spring Park and the Sowbug Roundup at the Baxter County Fairgrounds are held in May, and the Southern Council Federation of Flyfishers Fair is held on campus at ASUMH in September. The Mountain Home Farmer's Market operates on the downtown square on Wednesdays and Saturdays, April–November. The Baxter County Fair is one of the most well-attended in Arkansas, and begins with
1320-879: The Horace Mann School Historic District , as well as Big Flat School Gymnasium , Old Cotter High School Gymnasium . Several buildings are preserved for connections to the county's economic and cultural history: Baxter County Courthouse , the Sid Hutcheson Building in Norfork, and several structures in the Mountain Home Commercial Historic District . Trout fishing enthusiasts visit the White River in Baxter County year-round, with several annual events also celebrating trout fishing:
1375-604: The Jacob Wolf House , a historic log cabin built in 1825, is operated as a historic house museum by the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism , and the Baxter County Heritage Center, located in the former Rollins Hospital in downtown Gassville. Five National Register of Historic Places (NRHP, complete county list ) properties in the county relate to the history of education: Buford School Building , Cold Water School , and
1430-490: 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 is within one or more townships in an Arkansas county based on census maps and publications. The townships of Baxter County are listed below; listed in parentheses are
1485-919: The Viola School District and Calico Rock School District . The lone institution of higher education in Baxter County is Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH), a public community college . Other nearby institutions include Ozarka College in Melbourne and North Arkansas College in Harrison . The Donald W. Reynolds Library serving Baxter County was opened in September 2010 at 300 Library Hill in Mountain Home. The library offers books, e-books, media, reference, programs, youth, special collections, and genealogy services. Baxter Health in Mountain Home offers acute inpatient care, emergency care , diagnostics , surgery, OB/GYN, rehabilitation, therapy, and senior care services. The facility
1540-677: The White River are within the White River Hills subregion, known for steep, rocky soils, spring-fed mountain streams, and oak-hickory-pine forest. Eastern Baxter County and a small area around Mountain Home are within the Central Plateau subregion, known for comparatively flatter terrain more suited for hayfields, pastures, and housing, as well as karst . The county has a total area of 586.74 square miles (1,519.6 km ), of which 554.36 square miles (1,435.8 km )
1595-583: The 3rd District ( Stetson Painter , R, since 2023), the 4th District ( Jack Fortner , R, since 2023), and the 27th ( Steven Walker , R, since 2023). Property tax is assessed by the Baxter County Assessor annually based upon the fair market value of the property and determining which tax rate, commonly called a millage in Arkansas, will apply. The rate depends upon the property's location with respect to city limits, school district, and special tax increment financing (TIF) districts. This tax
1650-564: The Baxter County Sheriff's Office for law enforcement services. The county is under the jurisdiction of the Baxter County District Court, a state district court . State district courts in Arkansas are courts of original jurisdiction for criminal, civil, and traffic matters. State district courts are presided over by an elected full-time judge. The district court has seven departments, one in each municipality of Baxter County. Superseding district court jurisdiction
1705-726: The Baxter- Marion county line. South of the dam, the White River forms the western boundary of Baxter-Marion county line until Buffalo City , when the Buffalo National River empties into the White, with the White continuing across Baxter County from west to east. South of Salesville , the North Fork of White River empties into the White via the Norfork Tailwater downstream of Norfork Dam . Within
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1760-553: The Bennett's Creek Unit. The WMA is managed for deer, turkey and small game and attracts waterfowl during migration. Racial/Ethnic Makeup of Baxter County treating Hispanics as a Separate Category (2020) As of the 2020 census , there were 41,627 people and 18,936 households in the county. The population density was 71 people per square mile (27 people/km ). There were 22,699 housing units at an average density of 39 units per square mile (15 units/km ). The racial makeup of
1815-551: The Buford Volunteer, Clarkridge Volunteer, Cotter-Gassville Rural, Gamaliel, Grover Township, Hand Cove Fire Protection District, Henderson, Lone Rock Volunteer, Midway Volunteer, Northeast Lakeside, Oakland-Promise Land Volunteer, Rodney Volunteer, Salesville, Tracy Area, and the United States Forest Service . Baxter County has several facilities, monuments, and museums dedicated to preserving
1870-612: The Cotter-Gassville area and the Norfork School District serving the southeast side of the county. Successful completion of the curriculum of these schools leads to graduation from Mountain Home High School , Cotter High School , or Norfork High School respectively. All three high schools are accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). Small areas in Baxter County are served by
1925-715: The Ozark National Forest known as the Leatherwood Wilderness is located along Highway 341 (Push Mountain Road). Another part of the Ozark National Forest is also protected in the Sylamore Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The WMA is known as a destination for hiking, fishing, and hunting wild turkey , bear, squirrel, and deer . Camping is available at Blanchard Springs Caverns , Gunner Pool, and Barkshed areas and
1980-471: The cities, towns, and/or census-designated places that are fully or partially inside the township. Day County, South Dakota Day County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota . As of the 2020 census , the population was 5,449. Its county seat is Webster . The county is named for Merritt H. Day , pioneer and 1879 Dakota Territory legislator . The terrain of Day County consists of rolling hills, partly devoted to agriculture. It
2035-415: The county was 92.5% White , 0.2% Black or African American , 0.6% Native American , 0.6% Asian , 0.0002% Pacific Islander , 0.8% from other races , and 5.3% from two or more races. 2.5% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 18,936 households, out of which 21.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, and 26.6% had
2090-446: The county's population was 41,627 as of the 2020 Census , ranking Baxter the 66th largest and 16th most populous of the 75 counties in Arkansas. The county seat is Mountain Home . The county contains five protected areas, including parts of the Buffalo National River , Ozark National Forest , Bull Shoals-White River State Park , and two Wildlife Management Areas . The natural environment of nearby Norfork and Bull Shoals lakes and
2145-526: The county, Barren Fork, Big Creek, Bruce Creek, Hightower Creek, Leatherwood Creek, and Moccasin Creek are important watercourses. Baxter County contains a small section of the Buffalo National River near Buffalo City where the river empties into the White River. Almost all land in Baxter County south of the White River is part of the Ozark National Forest . Within this area, a subdivision of
2200-447: The county. Baxter County was created by the 19th Arkansas General Assembly on March 24, 1873, from parts of Fulton , Izard , Marion , and Searcy counties. It was named for Elisha Baxter , who was governor of Arkansas at the time. The small community of Mountain Home was named temporary county seat; and was later named permanent county seat. In 1945, Baxter County voted to take the county "dry"—liquor sales prohibited—in 1945 by
2255-472: The county. The population density was 5.3 inhabitants per square mile (2.0/km ). There were 3,395 housing units. The median income for a household in the county was $ 57,558 and the median income for a family was $ 76,583. About 13.1% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.5% of those under age 18 and 11.9% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2010 census , there were 5,710 people, 2,504 households, and 1,561 families in
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2310-485: The county. The largest city and county seat is Mountain Home , located centrally between Bull Shoals Lake and Lake Norfork. Mountain Home had a population of 12,825 at the 2020 census and is the focal point of the Mountain Home, AR, Micropolitan Statistical Area , which includes all of Baxter County. Cotter and Gassville are located west of Mountain Home. Briarcliff , Norfork , and Salesville are small towns with populations under 1,000 south of Mountain Home. Lakeview
2365-407: The county. The population density was 5.6 inhabitants per square mile (2.2/km ). There were 3,630 housing units at an average density of 3.5 units per square mile (1.4 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 88.1% white, 9.5% American Indian, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% black or African American, 0.4% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.1% of
2420-399: The county. The population density was 69 people per square mile (27 people/km ). There were 19,891 housing units at an average density of 36 units per square mile (14 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 97.81% White, 0.11% Black or African American, 0.52% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. 1.00% of
2475-463: The history and culture of the area. Perhaps one of the most recognizable and important historic structures in Baxter County is the Cotter Bridge over the White River. Upon opening in 1930, the bridge opened Baxter County and north Arkansas to economic development and tourism by providing reliable transportation across the White River. Two facilities interpret the county's history and heritage:
2530-510: The peace and are elected from county districts every even-numbered year. The number of districts in a county vary from nine to fifteen based on population, and district boundaries are drawn by the Baxter County Election Commission. The Baxter County Quorum Court has eleven members. Presiding over quorum court meetings is the county judge , who serves as the chief operating officer of the county. The county judge
2585-436: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 17,052 households, out of which 22.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.00% were married couples living together, 7.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.80% were non-families. 27.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
2640-440: The population. In terms of ancestry, 43.8% were German , 25.1% were Norwegian , 12.8% were Polish , 8.8% were Irish , and 6.1% were American . Of the 2,504 households, 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 37.7% were non-families, and 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size
2695-480: 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=Independence_Township&oldid=896814605 " Categories : Place name disambiguation pages Township name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
2750-559: The southeast, Stone County to the south, Searcy County to the southwest, Marion County to the west, and Ozark County , Missouri to the north. Baxter County is within the White River watershed . The river has several important milestones in Baxter County: beginning along the western boundary of Baxter County, the White River is impounded to form the Bull Shoals Lake reservoir by Bull Shoals Dam , which spans
2805-525: The surrounding countryside has attracted tourists from around the country for many years. Educational institutions have also played a role in the life of the community. Other historical features such as the Jacob Wolf House and Cold Water School preserve the history and culture of Baxter County. Baxter County is served by three public school districts: Mountain Home , Cotter , and Norfork , and contains one public community college: Arkansas State University–Mountain Home (ASUMH). Baxter Health serves as
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#17327731644412860-683: The tenth governor of Arkansas . It is coterminal with the Mountain Home Micropolitan Statistical Area . The county is located in a steep section of the Ozark Mountains sometimes known as the Twin Lakes Area because it is bordered by two of Arkansas's largest lakes, Bull Shoals Lake and Norfork Lake . On its southern border are the White River , Norfork Tailwater and the Buffalo National River . Occupying 587 square miles (170,000 ha),
2915-400: Was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.65. In the county, the population was spread out, with 19.00% under the age of 18, 5.80% from 18 to 24, 21.10% from 25 to 44, 27.40% from 45 to 64, and 26.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females there were 92.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.10 males. The median income for
2970-513: Was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.83. The median age was 47.9 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 36,818 and the median income for a family was $ 47,949. Males had a median income of $ 36,549 versus $ 25,750 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 20,542. About 10.7% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 11.7% of those under age 18 and 14.1% of those age 65 or over. Day County voters have tended to vote Democratic for
3025-594: Was the Quid Nunc , from 1877 to 1880. The Baxter County Citizen was published in Mountain Home from 1880 until 1937. Mountain Home was also home to briefly operated papers named The North Arkansas Herald (monthly, c. 1890 ) and The Arkansas News ( c. 1897 ). Cotter has been home to five newspapers over the years, the longest lasting being the Cotter Courier (1903-c. 1918) and The Cotter Record (1911-1937). Publications lasting only
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