White River Township is one of twenty-five townships in Barry County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,434. White River Township was established in 1841. White River Township covers an area of 35.58 square miles and contains three incorporated settlements: Arrow Point, Emerald Beach and Shell Knob. It contains …White River Township is one of twenty-five townships in Barry County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,434. White River Township was established in 1841. White River Township covers an area of 35.58 square miles and contains three incorporated settlements: Arrow Point, Emerald Beach and Shell Knob. It contains three cemeteries: McGuire, Viney and Viola.