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Purdy Township, Barry County, Missouri

Coordinates: 36°49′15″N 093°55′12″W / 36.82083°N 93.92000°W / 36.82083; -93.92000
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Purdy Township
Coordinates: 36°49′15″N 093°55′12″W / 36.82083°N 93.92000°W / 36.82083; -93.92000
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountyBarry
Area
 • Total
23.56 sq mi (61.02 km2)
 • Land23.55 sq mi (61 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)  0.03%
Elevation1,480 ft (451 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total
2,031
 • Density86.2/sq mi (33.3/km2)
FIPS code29-60194[2]
GNIS feature ID0766267

Purdy Township is one of twenty-five townships in Barry County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,031.

Geography

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Purdy Township covers an area of 23.56 square miles (61.0 km2) and contains one incorporated settlement, Purdy. It contains two cemeteries: Matty and Stinett.

Transportation

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Purdy Township contains two airports or landing strips: Gibbons Air Park and Ingram Private Airport.

References

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  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.
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