Union Township, Muskingum County, Ohio
Union Township is one of the twenty-five townships of Muskingum County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 4,265 people in the township. Geography Located on the eastern edge of the county, it borders the following townships: * Highland Township - north * Adams Township, Guernsey County - northeast corner * Westland Township, Guernsey County - east * Rich Hill Township - south * Salt Creek Township - southwest * Perry Township - west * Salem Township - northwest corner Two incorporated villages are located in Union Township: New Concord in the northeast, and Norwich in the northwest. Name and history It is one of twenty-seven Union Townships statewide. In 1833, Union Township contained two post offices, four churches, one saw mill, and two physicians. 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 t ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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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]   |
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Highland Township, Muskingum County, Ohio
Highland Township is one of the twenty-five townships of Muskingum County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 902 people in the township. Geography Located on the eastern edge of the county, it borders the following townships: * Monroe Township - north * Knox Township, Guernsey County - northeast corner * Adams Township, Guernsey County - east * Westland Township, Guernsey County - southeast corner * Union Township - south * Perry Township - southwest corner * Salem Township - west * Adams Township - northwest corner No municipalities are located in Highland Township. Name and history Highland Township was so named for the lofty elevation of the land within its borders. Statewide, the only other Highland Township is located in Defiance County. By the 1830s, Highland Township had two saw mills, two gristmills, and two churches. Government The township is governed by a three-member board of trustees, who are elected in November of odd-numbered years to a four ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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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]   |
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Union Township, Ohio (other)
Union Township, Ohio may refer to: * Union Township, Auglaize County, Ohio * Union Township, Belmont County, Ohio * Union Township, Brown County, Ohio * Union Township, Carroll County, Ohio *Union Township, Champaign County, Ohio * Union Township, Clermont County, Ohio * Union Township, Clinton County, Ohio * Union Township, Fayette County, Ohio * Union Township, Hancock County, Ohio * Union Township, Highland County, Ohio *Union Township, Knox County, Ohio *Union Township, Lawrence County, Ohio *Union Township, Licking County, Ohio * Union Township, Logan County, Ohio * Union Township, Madison County, Ohio *Union Township, Mercer County, Ohio * Union Township, Miami County, Ohio * Union Township, Morgan County, Ohio * Union Township, Muskingum County, Ohio * Union Township, Pike County, Ohio * Union Township, Putnam County, Ohio * Union Township, Ross County, Ohio * Union Township, Scioto County, Ohio *Union Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio * Union Township, Union County, Ohio *Uni ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Norwich, Ohio
Norwich is a village in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States. The population was 87 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Zanesville micropolitan area. History Norwich was laid out in 1827, and named after Norwich, in England, the native home of a first settler. A post office has been in operation at Norwich since 1828. By 1833, Norwich had four stores, two churches, and two taverns. The village was incorporated in 1833. 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 102 people, 49 households, and 34 families living in the village. The population density was . There were 56 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White. There were 49 households, of which 20.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.2% ha ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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New Concord, Ohio
New Concord () is a village in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,361 as of the 2020 census. It is part of the Zanesville micropolitan area. New Concord is the home of Muskingum University and is served by a branch of the Muskingum County Library System. History New Concord was laid out in 1828 when the National Road was extended to that point. In 1837, almost ten years later, Muskingum University was founded with its first class graduating in 1839. A post office named New Concord has been in operation since 1832. As U.S. Route 40 was a large connector for trade, New Concord became a stopping place for those who came through until bypassed by Interstate 70 in the 1960s and 1970s. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all land. New Concord is located on U.S. Route 40, the old National Road, and just off the newer Interstate 70 which parallels it. Demographics 2000 census As of the census of 2000, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Salem Township, Muskingum County, Ohio
Salem Township is one of the twenty-five townships of Muskingum County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 946 people in the township. Geography Located in the northeastern part of the county, it borders the following townships: * Adams Township - north * Monroe Township - northeast corner * Highland Township - east * Union Township - southeast corner * Perry Township - south * Washington Township - southwest * Madison Township - northwest The village of Adamsville is located in northwestern Salem Township. Name and history Salem Township was named after Salem, Massachusetts, the native home of a large share of the early settlers. It is one of fourteen Salem Townships statewide. By the 1830s, Salem Township had a gristmill, a saw mill and two churches. 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 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Perry Township, Muskingum County, Ohio
Perry Township is one of the twenty-five townships of Muskingum County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 2,728 people in the township. Geography Located in the east central part of the county, it borders the following townships: * Salem Township - north * Highland Township - northeast corner * Union Township - east * Salt Creek Township - south * Wayne Township - southwest * Washington Township - west No municipalities are located in Perry Township. Name and history Perry Township was established in 1812, and named after Oliver Hazard Perry (1785–1819), an American naval officer. It is one of twenty-six Perry Townships statewide. By the 1830s, Perry Township contained three churches, four flouring mills, and five 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 after the presidential election ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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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]   |
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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]   |
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Westland Township, Guernsey County, Ohio
Westland Township is one of the nineteen townships of Guernsey County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 2,157. Geography Located in the southwestern part of the county, it borders the following townships: * Adams Township - north * Cambridge Township - northeast * Jackson Township - east * Spencer Township - southeast * Rich Hill Township, Muskingum County - southwest * Union Township, Muskingum County - west * Highland Township, Muskingum County - northwest corner No municipalities are located in Westland Township. Name and history Westland Township was established in 1810. It is the only Westland 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]   |
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Adams Township, Guernsey County, Ohio
Adams Township is one of the nineteen townships of Guernsey County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 1,872. Geography Located in the western part of the county, it borders the following townships: * Knox Township - north * Cambridge Township - east * Westland Township - south * Union Township, Muskingum County - southwest corner * Highland Township, Muskingum County - west * Monroe Township, Muskingum County - northwest corner No municipalities are located in Adams Township. Name and history Adams Township was organized in 1827. It is one of ten Adams 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]   |