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Laurel Township, Hocking County, Ohio
Laurel Township is one of the eleven townships of Hocking County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census the population was 1,166. Geography Located in the western part of the county, it borders the following townships: * Good Hope Township - north * Falls Township (southwestern portion) - northeast * Washington Township - southeast * Benton Township - south * Salt Creek Township - southwest * Perry Township - west No municipalities are located in Laurel Township. Name and history Laurel Township was named from the mountain-laurel native to the area. It is the only Laurel Township statewide. Government The township is governed by a three-member board of trustees, who are elected in November of odd-numbered years to a four-year term beginning on the following January 1. Two are elected in the year after the presidential election and one is elected in the year before it. There is also an elected township fiscal officer, [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Civil Township
A civil township is a widely used unit of local government in the United States that is subordinate to a county, most often in the northern and midwestern parts of the country. The term town is used in New England, New York, and Wisconsin to refer to the equivalent of the civil township in these states; Minnesota uses "town" officially but often uses it and "township" interchangeably. Specific responsibilities and the degree of autonomy vary based on each state. Civil townships are distinct from survey townships, but in states that have both, the boundaries often coincide and may completely geographically subdivide a county. The U.S. Census Bureau classifies civil townships as minor civil divisions. Currently, there are 20 states with civil townships. Township functions are generally overseen by a governing board (the name varies from state to state) and a clerk, trustee, or mayor (in New Jersey and the metro townships of Utah). Township officers frequently include justice of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Civil Township
A civil township is a widely used unit of local government in the United States that is subordinate to a county, most often in the northern and midwestern parts of the country. The term town is used in New England, New York, and Wisconsin to refer to the equivalent of the civil township in these states; Minnesota uses "town" officially but often uses it and "township" interchangeably. Specific responsibilities and the degree of autonomy vary based on each state. Civil townships are distinct from survey townships, but in states that have both, the boundaries often coincide and may completely geographically subdivide a county. The U.S. Census Bureau classifies civil townships as minor civil divisions. Currently, there are 20 states with civil townships. Township functions are generally overseen by a governing board (the name varies from state to state) and a clerk, trustee, or mayor (in New Jersey and the metro townships of Utah). Township officers frequently include justice of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ohio Revised Code
The ''Ohio Revised Code'' contains all current statutes of the Ohio General Assembly of a permanent and general nature, consolidated into provisions, titles, chapters and sections. However, the only official publication of the enactments of the General Assembly is the ''Laws of Ohio''; the ''Ohio Revised Code'' is only a reference. The ''Ohio Revised Code'' is not officially printed, but there are several unofficial but certified (by the Ohio Secretary of State) commercial publications: ''Baldwin's Ohio Revised Code Annotated'' and ''Page's Ohio Revised Code Annotated'' are annotated, while ''Anderson's Ohio Revised Code Unannotated'' is not. ''Baldwin's'' is available online from Westlaw and ''Page's'' is available online from LexisNexis. History The ''Ohio Revised Code'' replaced the ''Ohio General Code'' in 1953.http://www.lexisnexis.com/infopro/zimmerman/disp.aspx?z=1794. ''URL accessed 15 September 2006.'' However the current organization and form of the ''Ohio Revised Code' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalmia Latifolia
''Kalmia latifolia'', the mountain laurel, calico-bush, or spoonwood, is a species of flowering plant in the heath family Ericaceae, that is native to the eastern United States. Its range stretches from southern Maine south to northern Florida, and west to Indiana and Louisiana. Mountain laurel is the state flower of Connecticut and Pennsylvania. It is the namesake of Laurel County in Kentucky, the city of Laurel, Mississippi, and the Laurel Highlands in southwestern Pennsylvania. Growth ''Kalmia latifolia'' is an evergreen shrub growing tall. The leaves are 3–12 cm long and 1–4 cm wide. The flowers are hexagonal, sometimes appearing to be pentagonal, ranging from light pink to white, and occur in clusters. There are several named cultivars that have darker shades of pink, red and maroon. It blooms in May and June. All parts of the plant are poisonous. The roots are fibrous and matted. The plant is naturally found on rocky slopes and mountainous forest areas. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Perry Township, Hocking County, Ohio
Perry Township is one of the eleven townships of Hocking County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census the population was 2,560, of whom 2,033 lived in the unincorporated portion of the township. Geography Located in the northwestern corner of the county, it borders the following townships: * Madison Township, Fairfield County - north * Good Hope Township - northeast * Laurel Township - east * Benton Township - southeast corner * Salt Creek Township - south * Colerain Township, Ross County - southwest corner * Salt Creek Township, Pickaway County - west * Clearcreek Township, Fairfield County - northwest The small village of Laurelville is located in Perry Township's southwestern corner. Name and history It is one of twenty-six Perry Townships statewide. While Hocking County itself was created in 1818, it had different boundaries from those of today. Perry Township was not a part of Hocking then. It remained a part of Fairfield County until 1850. At that time, the creati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salt Creek Township, Hocking County, Ohio
Salt Creek Township is one of the eleven townships of Hocking County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 1,117. Geography Located in the southwestern corner of the county, it borders the following townships: * Perry Township - north * Laurel Township - northeast corner * Benton Township - east * Jackson Township, Vinton County - southeast * Eagle Township, Vinton County - south * Harrison Township, Ross County - southwest * Colerain Township, Ross County - west * Salt Creek Township, Pickaway County - northwest corner It is the most southerly township in Hocking County. No municipalities are located in Salt Creek Township. Name and history Salt Creek Township was named from the creek and associated salt production there. It is one of five Salt Creek Townships statewide. Government The township is governed by a three-member board of trustees, who are elected in November of odd-numbered years to a four-year term beginning on the following January 1. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benton Township, Hocking County, Ohio
Benton Township is one of the eleven townships of Hocking County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 780. Geography Located in the southwestern part of the county, it borders the following townships: * Laurel Township - north * Washington Township - northeast * Swan Township, Vinton County - south * Jackson Township, Vinton County - southeast * Salt Creek Township - west * Perry Township - northwest corner No municipalities are located in Benton Township, although the unincorporated community of South Bloomingville lies in the central part of the township. Situated in the heart of the Hocking Hills region, Benton Township includes much of Hocking Hills State Park, including the popular Old Man's Cave and Ash Cave. Name and history Statewide, other Benton Townships are located in Monroe, Ottawa, Paulding, and Pike counties. Government The township is governed by a three-member board of trustees, who are elected in November of odd-numbered years ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Washington Township, Hocking County, Ohio
Washington Township is one of the eleven townships of Hocking County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 1,131. Geography Located in the southern part of the county, it borders the following townships: * Falls Township (southwestern portion) - north * Green Township - northeast * Starr Township - east * Brown Township, Vinton County - southeast corner * Swan Township, Vinton County - south * Benton Township - west * Laurel Township - northwest No municipalities are located in Washington Township, but it does contain the unincorporated communities of Ewing and Ilesboro. Name and history It is one of forty-three Washington Townships statewide. Government The township is governed by a three-member board of trustees, who are elected in November of odd-numbered years to a four-year term beginning on the following January 1. Two are elected in the year after the presidential election and one is elected in the year before it. There is also an elected tow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Falls Township, Hocking County, Ohio
Falls Township is one of the eleven townships of Hocking County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 11,886. Geography Falls Township consists of two disconnected portions in the center and northeast of the county, separated by a short distance. While many Ohio townships are composed of disjointed pieces due to municipal annexations, separation only by other townships is very uncommon. Its northeastern portion (known as The Gore, or simply Gore) borders the following townships: * Monday Creek Township, Perry County - north * Coal Township, Perry County - east * Ward Township - southeast * Green Township - south * Marion Township - west Its southwestern portion borders the following townships: * Marion Township - north * Green Township - east * Starr Township - southeast * Washington Township - south * Laurel Township - west * Good Hope Township - northwest The majority of the city of Logan, the county seat of Hocking County, is located in the southw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Good Hope Township, Hocking County, Ohio
Good Hope Township is one of the eleven townships of Hocking County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census the population was 1,399. Geography Located in the northwestern part of the county, it borders the following townships: * Berne Township, Fairfield County - north * Marion Township - northeast * Falls Township (southwestern portion) - southeast * Laurel Township - south * Perry Township - southwest * Madison Township, Fairfield County - west No municipalities are located in Good Hope Township, although the unincorporated community of Rockbridge lies in the northern part of the township. Name and history Good Hope Township was likely named after the former Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic church. It is the only Good Hope Township statewide. Government The township is governed by a three-member board of trustees, who are elected in November of odd-numbered years to a four-year term beginning on the following January 1. Two are elected in the year after the presidential ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geographic Names Information System
The Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) is a database of name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features throughout the United States and its territories, Antarctica, and the associated states of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, and Palau. It is a type of gazetteer. It was developed by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) in cooperation with the United States Board on Geographic Names (BGN) to promote the standardization of feature names. Data were collected in two phases. Although a third phase was considered, which would have handled name changes where local usages differed from maps, it was never begun. The database is part of a system that includes topographic map names and bibliographic references. The names of books and historic maps that confirm the feature or place name are cited. Variant names, alternatives to official federal names for a feature, are also recorded. Each feature receives a per ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hocking Hills State Park
Hocking Hills State Park is a state park in the Hocking Hills region of Hocking County, Ohio, United States. In some areas the park adjoins the Hocking State Forest. Within the park are over of hiking trails, rock formations, waterfalls, and recess caves. The trails are open from dawn to dusk, all year round, including holidays. The park contains seven separate hiking areas: Ash Cave, Cantwell Cliffs, Cedar Falls, Conkle's Hollow (nature preserve), Old Man's Cave, Rock House and Hemlock Bridge Trail to Whispering Cave. History The name Hocking Hills Hocking County was named after the Hockhocking River. Hockhocking, in the Delaware tongue, signifies a bottle. In Shawnee, Wea-tha-Kagh-Qua-sepe, meant bottle river. The Hockhocking River had a waterfall of nearly 20 feet located about 6 or 7 miles northwest of Lancaster. Above the falls, the creek was very narrow and straight, forming the "bottle" neck. The Hockhocking enters the county from Good Hope Township in the northwest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
