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Lanier Township, Preble County, Ohio
Lanier Township is one of the twelve townships of Preble County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 3,727 people in the township. Geography Located in the southeastern part of the county, it borders the following townships: * Twin Township - north * Perry Township, Montgomery County - northeast corner * Jackson Township, Montgomery County - east * German Township, Montgomery County - southeast corner * Gratis Township - south * Somers Township - southwest corner * Gasper Township - west * Washington Township - northwest Part of the village of West Alexandria is located in northern Lanier Township. Name and history Lanier Township was founded in 1811, and named for Alexander C. Lanier, an early settler in Preble County. It is the only Lanier 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 ... [...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 (United States), county, most often in the northern and midwestern parts of the country. The term town is used in New England town, New England, Political subdivisions of New York State#Town, New York, as well as Political subdivisions of Wisconsin#Town, 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 Wiktionary:autonomy, autonomy vary in each U.S. state, state. Civil townships are distinct from survey townships, but in states that have both, the boundaries often coincide, especially in Indiana, Ohio, and Illinois, and may completely geographically subdivide a county. The United States Census Bureau, U.S. Census Bureau classifies civil townships as minor civil divisions. Currently, there are 20 states with civil townshi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Twin Township, Preble County, Ohio
Twin Township is one of the twelve townships of Preble County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 2,669 people in the township. Geography Located in the northeastern part of the county, it borders the following townships: * Harrison Township - north * Clay Township, Montgomery County - northeast corner * Perry Township, Montgomery County - east * Jackson Township, Montgomery County - southeast corner * Lanier Township - south * Washington Township - west * Monroe Township - northwest corner Part of the village of West Alexandria is located in southern Twin Township. Name and history Twin Township was organized in 1808, and named after Twin Creek which runs through it. Statewide, other Twin Townships are located in Darke and Ross counties. 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 president ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ohio Revised Code
The ''Ohio Revised Code'' (ORC) 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. The state also publishes the full contents of the ORonline Users can request a real-time, certified download of any particular page: a PDF generates with a seal certifying its authenticity. History The ''Ohio Revised Code'' replaced t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
West Alexandria, Ohio
West Alexandria is a village in Preble County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,334 at the 2020 census. History West Alexandria was laid out in 1818. The community derives its name from one of its founders, William Alexander. A post office has been in operation at West Alexandria since 1828. Three buildings in the village have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places: the George B. Unger House, the Lange Hotel, and the West Alexandria Depot. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 1,340 people, 551 households, and 371 families living in the village. The population density was . There were 611 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 96.4% White, 1.0% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Washington Township, Preble County, Ohio
Washington Township is one of the twelve townships of Preble County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 1,809 people in the township. Geography Located in the north central part of the county, it borders the following townships: * Monroe Township - north * Harrison Township - northeast corner * Twin Township - east * Lanier Township - southeast * Gasper Township - south * Dixon Township - southwest * Jackson Township - west * Jefferson Township - northwest corner The city of Eaton, the county seat of Preble County, is located in central Washington Township. Name and history Washington Township was organized in 1809, and named for President George Washington. 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 ele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gasper Township, Preble County, Ohio
Gasper Township is one of the twelve townships of Preble County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 3,911 people in the township. Geography Located in the south central part of the county, it borders the following townships: * Washington Township - north * Lanier Township - east * Gratis Township - southeast corner * Somers Township - south * Israel Township - southwest corner * Dixon Township - west No municipalities are located in Gasper Township. Name and history It is the only Gasper Township statewide. It was named after John Gasper Potterf (or Batdorf) (1758-1836), A Pennsylvanian of German descent who became an early and wealthy settler of Preble County. Gasper Township was originally part of Washington Township until Potterf convinced the Board of Commissioners to dissever the twenty-four sections of the southern part of Washington Township. Government The township is governed by a three-member board of trustees, who are elected in November of odd-numbered y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Somers Township, Preble County, Ohio
Somers Township is one of the twelve townships of Preble County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 3,829 people in the township. Geography Located in the southern part of the county, it borders the following townships: * Gasper Township - north * Lanier Township - northeast corner * Gratis Township - east * Wayne Township, Butler County - southeast corner * Milford Township, Butler County - south * Oxford Township, Butler County - southwest corner * Israel Township - west * Dixon Township - northwest corner The village of Camden is located in northern Somers Township. Name and history Named for Commodore Richard Somers, it is the only Somers 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gratis Township, Preble County, Ohio
Gratis Township is one of the twelve townships of Preble County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 4,224 people in the township. Geography Located in the southeastern corner of the county, it borders the following townships: * Lanier Township - north * Jackson Township, Montgomery County - northeast corner * German Township, Montgomery County - east * Madison Township, Butler County - southeast * Wayne Township, Butler County - south * Milford Township, Butler County - southwest corner * Somers Township - west * Gasper Township - northwest corner Two incorporated villages are located in Gratis Township: Gratis in the north, and West Elkton in the south. Name and history According to tradition, Gratis Township's name is derived from the original request, namely "we think we ought to have the township gratis". It is the only Gratis Township statewide. Government The township is governed by a three-member board of trustees, who are elected in November of odd-numbered ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
German Township, Montgomery County, Ohio
German Township is one of the nine townships of Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 8,747. Geography Located in the southwestern corner of the county, it borders the following townships: * Jackson Township - north * Jefferson Township - northeast * Miami Township - east * Franklin Township, Warren County - southeast * Madison Township, Butler County - south * Gratis Township, Preble County - west * Lanier Township, Preble County - northwest corner It is the only township in the county with a border on Butler County. Two municipalities are located in German Township: the village of Germantown is located in the northeast, and a small part of the city of Carlisle, in the southeast. Name and history It is one of five German Townships statewide. German Township was described in 1833 as having seven gristmills, nine saw mills, two fulling mills, five tanneries, and sixteen distilleries. Government The township is governed by a thr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jackson Township, Montgomery County, Ohio
Jackson Township is one of the nine townships of Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 6,076. Geography Located in the western part of the county, it borders the following townships: * Perry Township - north * Jefferson Township - east * German Township - south * Gratis Township, Preble County - southwest corner * Lanier Township, Preble County - west * Twin Township, Preble County - northwest corner Two villages are located in Jackson Township: Farmersville in the south, and part of New Lebanon in the northeast. Name and history It is one of thirty-seven Jackson 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 township fiscal officer, [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Perry Township, Montgomery County, Ohio
Perry Township is one of the nine townships of Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. The population was 5,848 at the 2020 census. Geography Located in the western part of the county, it borders the following townships: * Clay Township - north * Jefferson Township - southeast corner * Jackson Township - south * Lanier Township, Preble County - southwest corner * Twin Township, Preble County - west * Harrison Township, Preble County - northwest corner Several populated places are located in Perry Township: *Part of the city of Brookville, in the north *Part of the village of New Lebanon, in the south *The unincorporated community of Pyrmont, in the northwest Name and history It is one of twenty-six Perry 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 i ... [...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 (United States), county, most often in the northern and midwestern parts of the country. The term town is used in New England town, New England, Political subdivisions of New York State#Town, New York, as well as Political subdivisions of Wisconsin#Town, 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 Wiktionary:autonomy, autonomy vary in each U.S. state, state. Civil townships are distinct from survey townships, but in states that have both, the boundaries often coincide, especially in Indiana, Ohio, and Illinois, and may completely geographically subdivide a county. The United States Census Bureau, U.S. Census Bureau classifies civil townships as minor civil divisions. Currently, there are 20 states with civil townshi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
