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Meigs Township, Muskingum County, Ohio
Meigs Township is one of the twenty-five townships of Muskingum County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 228 people in the township. Geography Located in the southeastern corner of the county, it borders the following townships: * Rich Hill Township - north * Spencer Township, Guernsey County - northeast corner * Brookfield Township, Noble County - east * Bristol Township, Morgan County - south * Bloom Township, Morgan County - southwest corner * Blue Rock Township - west * Salt Creek Township - northwest corner No municipalities are located in Meigs Township. Name and history Meigs Township was named after Meigs Creek. Statewide, the only other Meigs Township is located in Adams County. By the 1830s, Meigs Township had three gristmills and four saw mills. 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] |
Rich Hill Township, Muskingum County, Ohio
Rich Hill Township is one of the twenty-five townships of Muskingum County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 489 people in the township. Geography Located on the eastern edge of the county, it borders the following townships: * Union Township - north * Westland Township, Guernsey County - northeast * Spencer Township, Guernsey County - east * Brookfield Township, Noble County - southeast corner * Meigs Township - south * Blue Rock Township - southwest corner * Salt Creek Township - west No municipalities are located in Rich Hill Township. Name and history Rich Hill Township was established in 1815. It is the only Rich Hill 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 offic ... [...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] |
Gristmill
A gristmill (also: grist mill, corn mill, flour mill, feed mill or feedmill) grinds cereal grain into flour and Wheat middlings, middlings. The term can refer to either the grinding mechanism or the building that holds it. Grist is grain that has been separated from its chaff in preparation for mill (grinding), grinding. History Early history The Greek geographer Strabo reported in his ''Geography'' that a water-powered grain-mill existed near the palace of king Mithradates VI Eupator at Cabira, Asia Minor, before 71 BC. The early mills had horizontal paddle wheels, an arrangement which later became known as the "Norse wheel", as many were found in Scandinavia. The paddle wheel was attached to a shaft which was, in turn, attached to the centre of the millstone called the "runner stone". The turning force produced by the water on the paddles was transferred directly to the runner stone, causing it to grind against a stationary "Mill machinery#Watermill machinery, bed", a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meigs Township, Adams County, Ohio
Meigs Township is one of the fifteen townships of Adams County, Ohio, United States. The population was 3,761 at the 2020 census. Geography Located in the eastern part of the county, it borders the following townships: * Bratton Township - north, west of Franklin Township * Franklin Township - north, east of Bratton Township * Rarden Township, Scioto County - northeast * Brush Creek Township, Scioto County - southeast * Jefferson Township - south, east of Brush Creek Township * Brush Creek Township - south, west of Jefferson Township * Tiffin Township - southwest * Oliver Township - west * Scott Township - northwest The village of Peebles is located in northern Meigs Township. History Meigs Township was organized in 1806. It is named for Return J. Meigs, Jr. Statewide, the only other Meigs Township is located in Muskingum County. 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 b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meigs Creek (Muskingum River)
Meigs Creek is a stream in the U.S. state of Ohio. It is a tributary of the Muskingum River. Meigs Creek was named for Return J. Meigs Jr., fourth governor of Ohio. See also *List of rivers of Ohio Ohio is a Midwestern state in the Great Lakes region of the United States. The state takes its name from the Ohio River, whose name in turn originated from the Seneca word '' ohiːyo, meaning "good river", "great river" or "large creek". The Ohi ... References Rivers of Morgan County, Ohio Rivers of Muskingum County, Ohio Rivers of Ohio {{Ohio-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salt Creek Township, Muskingum County, Ohio
Salt Creek Township is one of the twenty-five civil township, townships of Muskingum County, Ohio, Muskingum County, Ohio, United States. The United States Census, 2020, 2020 census found 1,153 people in the township. Geography Located in the southeastern part of the county, it borders the following townships: *Perry Township, Muskingum County, Ohio, Perry Township - north *Union Township, Muskingum County, Ohio, Union Township - northeast *Rich Hill Township, Muskingum County, Ohio, Rich Hill Township - east *Meigs Township, Muskingum County, Ohio, Meigs Township - southeast corner *Blue Rock Township, Ohio, Blue Rock Township - south *Wayne Township, Muskingum County, Ohio, Wayne Township - west No municipalities are located in Salt Creek Township, although the unincorporated area, unincorporated community of Chandlersville, Ohio, Chandlersville lies in the western part of the township. Name and history Salt Creek Township was named after its Salt Creek (Muskingum County, Ohio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blue Rock Township, Ohio
Blue Rock Township is one of the twenty-five townships of Muskingum County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 622 people in the township. Geography Located on the southern edge of the county, it borders the following townships: * Salt Creek Township - north * Rich Hill Township - northeast corner * Meigs Township - east * Bristol Township, Morgan County - southeast corner * Bloom Township, Morgan County - south * Harrison Township - west * Wayne Township - northwest No municipalities are located in Blue Rock Township, although the unincorporated community of Blue Rock lies in the western part of the township. Name and history Blue Rock Township took its name from Blue Rock Creek. It is the only Blue Rock Township statewide. By the 1830s, Blue Rock Township had a sawmill and at least ten salt factories. 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 fol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bloom Township, Morgan County, Ohio
Bloom Township is one of the fourteen townships of Morgan County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 962 people in the township. Geography Located in the northern part of the county, it borders the following townships: * Blue Rock Township, Muskingum County - north * Meigs Township, Muskingum County - northeast corner * Bristol Township - east * Morgan Township - south * Malta Township - southwest, east of Deerfield Township * Deerfield Township - southwest, west of Malta Township * York Township - west * Harrison Township, Muskingum County - northwest No municipalities are located in Bloom Township. Name and history Statewide, other Bloom Townships are located in Fairfield, Scioto, Seneca, and Wood 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 presidential election and one is elected ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bristol Township, Morgan County, Ohio
Bristol Township is one of the fourteen townships of Morgan County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 182 people in the township. Geography Located in the northern part of the county, it borders the following townships: * Meigs Township, Muskingum County - north * Brookfield Township, Noble County - northeast corner * Manchester Township - east * Center Township - southeast corner * Meigsville Township - south * Morgan Township - southwest * Bloom Township - west * Blue Rock Township, Muskingum County - northwest corner No municipalities are located in Bristol Township. Name and history Statewide, the only other Bristol Township is located in Trumbull County. 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] |
Brookfield Township, Noble County, Ohio
Brookfield Township is one of the fifteen townships of Noble County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 112 people in the township, the third smallest township in the state of Ohio. Geography Located in the western part of the county, it borders the following townships: * Spencer Township, Guernsey County - north * Noble Township - east * Sharon Township - southeast * Manchester Township, Morgan County - south * Bristol Township, Morgan County - southwest corner * Meigs Township, Muskingum County - west * Rich Hill Township, Muskingum County - northwest corner The most westerly township in Noble County, it is the only county township to border Muskingum County. No municipalities are located in Brookfield Township. Name and history Statewide, the only other Brookfield Township is located in Trumbull County. 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spencer Township, Guernsey County, Ohio
Spencer Township is one of the nineteen townships of Guernsey County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 1,041. Geography Located in the southwestern corner of the county, it borders the following townships: * Westland Township - north * Jackson Township - northeast * Valley Township - east * Buffalo Township, Noble County - southeast, north of Noble Township * Noble Township, Noble County - southeast, south of Buffalo Township * Brookfield Township, Noble County - south * Meigs Township, Muskingum County - southwest corner * Rich Hill Township, Muskingum County - west The village of Cumberland is located in southern Spencer Township. Name and history Spencer Township was organized in 1819. Statewide, other Spencer Townships are located in Allen, Lucas, and Medina counties and formerly in Hamilton County. 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 b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
