McDowell Township | |
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| Coordinates: 36°49′31″N 093°47′52″W / 36.82528°N 93.79778°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Barry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.85 sq mi (61.78 km2) |
| • Land | 23.85 sq mi (61.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 1,296 ft (395 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 275 |
| • Density | 11.5/sq mi (4.5/km2) |
| FIPS code | 29-44966[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0766260 |
McDowell Township is one of twenty-five townships in Barry County, Missouri, United States. In the 1890s, the McDowell mines mined extracted lead and jack ore.[3][4] As of the 2000 census, its population was 275.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ McGuffin, J.B., ed. (August 15, 1893). "As Others See Us". The Granada Gazette.
A high grade of lead and jack ore is being mined at McDowell, Barry county, Mo., and it is believed that the county around there is likely to become a mining camp of no mean proportions.
- ^ "McDowell". Barry County Museum. Cassville, MO. Retrieved July 12, 2022.