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Wills Township, Guernsey County, Ohio
Wills Township is one of the nineteen townships of Guernsey County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 1,521. Geography Located in the eastern part of the county, it borders the following townships: * Madison Township – north * Oxford Township – northeast * Millwood Township – southeast * Richland Township – southwest * Center Township – west * Jefferson Township – northwest Two villages are located in Wills Township: part of Lore City in the southwestern corner, and Old Washington in the west. Name and history Wills Township was organized in 1810. It is the only Wills 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 (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] |
Ohio
Ohio ( ) is a U.S. state, state in the Midwestern United States, Midwestern region of the United States. It borders Lake Erie to the north, Pennsylvania to the east, West Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Indiana to the west, and Michigan to the northwest. Of the 50 List of states and territories of the United States, U.S. states, it is the List of U.S. states and territories by area, 34th-largest by area. With a population of nearly 11.9 million, Ohio is the List of U.S. states and territories by population, seventh-most populous and List of U.S. states and territories by population density, tenth-most densely populated state. Its List of capitals in the United States, capital and List of cities in Ohio, most populous city is Columbus, Ohio, Columbus, with the two other major Metropolitan statistical area, metropolitan centers being Cleveland and Cincinnati, alongside Dayton, Ohio, Dayton, Akron, Ohio, Akron, and Toledo, Ohio, Toledo. Ohio is nicknamed th ... [...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] |
Old Washington, Ohio
Old Washington is a village in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States. The population was 223 at the 2020 census. History The village has been known by several names in its history. Platted by George and Henry Beymer in 1805, it was initially known by two names; Beymerstown and New Washington. It was incorporated as Washington in 1829, soon after the National Road reached it. The present name was later adopted to mitigate postal confusion with the City of Washington, now known as City of Washington Court House in Fayette County. In July 1863, Old Washington was the site of a small engagement during the course of Morgan's Raid. In the course of their campaign through Ohio, the Confederate raiders appeared in several Guernsey County villages, including Old Washington, where they wreaked havoc before being caught by Union cavalry. The three Confederate dead are buried at the cemetery in Old Washington.Russell Booth, Jr., A Brief History of Guernsey County'', Guernsey County, 200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lore City, Ohio
Lore City is a village in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States. The population was 282 at the 2020 census. History A post office has been in operation at Lore City since 1876. Lore City was not platted until 1903. The village was incorporated in 1906. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all land. Leatherwood Creek flows through the village. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 325 people, 118 households, and 88 families living in the village. The population density was . There were 139 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 95.7% White, 0.6% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.9% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population. There were 118 households, of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female househ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jefferson Township, Guernsey County, Ohio
Jefferson Township is one of the nineteen townships of Guernsey County, Ohio, United States. With a population of 97 at the 2020 census, it is the least populous township in Guernsey County, and the second least populous township in Ohio. Geography Located in the northern part of the county, it borders the following townships: * Monroe Township - north * Washington Township - northeast corner * Madison Township - east * Wills Township - southeast * Center Township - south * Cambridge Township - southwest * Liberty Township - west No municipalities are located in Jefferson Township. Name and history Jefferson Township was established in 1816. It is one of twenty-four Jefferson 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. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Center Township, Guernsey County, Ohio
Center Township is one of the nineteen townships of Guernsey County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 1,744. Geography Located at the center of the county, it borders the following townships: * Jefferson Township - north * Wills Township - east * Richland Township - southeast * Jackson Township - southwest * Cambridge Township - west A portion of the village of Lore City is located in the southwest corner of Center Township, and the unincorporated community of Kipling lies in the southwestern part of the township. Leatherwood Creek, a tributary of Wills Creek and part of the Muskingum River watershed, flows through the southern part of the township. Name and history Center Township was organized in 1822, and named for its location near the geographical center of Guernsey County. It is one of nine Center Townships statewide. 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] |
Richland Township, Guernsey County, Ohio
Richland Township is one of the nineteen townships of Guernsey County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,066. Geography Located in the southern part of the county, it borders the following townships: * Wills Township - north * Millwood Township - northeast * Wayne Township, Noble County - east * Seneca Township, Noble County - southeast corner * Buffalo Township, Noble County - south * Valley Township - southwest * Jackson Township - west * Center Township - northwest Two incorporated villages are located in Richland Township: part of Lore City in the north, and Senecaville in the south. Leatherwood Creek flows through the northern part of the township. Name and history Richland Township was established in 1810. It is one of twelve Richland 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. Tw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Millwood Township, Guernsey County, Ohio
Millwood Township is one of the nineteen townships of Guernsey County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 1,258. Geography Located in the southeastern corner of the county, it borders the following townships: * Oxford Township - north * Warren Township, Belmont County - east * Somerset Township, Belmont County - southeast * Beaver Township, Noble County - south * Wayne Township, Noble County - southwest * Richland Township - west * Wills Township - northwest One incorporated village is located in Millwood Township: Quaker City, near the township center. Salesville, in the western part of the township, is a former village which disincorporated in 2015. Leatherwood Creek flows through the township. Name and history Millwood Township was established around 1834. It is the only Millwood 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 beg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oxford Township, Guernsey County, Ohio
Oxford Township is one of the nineteen townships of Guernsey County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 754. Geography Located in the eastern part of the county, it borders the following townships: * Londonderry Township - north * Kirkwood Township, Belmont County - northeast * Warren Township, Belmont County - southeast * Millwood Township - south * Wills Township - west * Madison Township - northwest The village of Fairview is located in eastern Oxford Township. Name and history Oxford Township was organized in 1810. It is one of six Oxford 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] |
Madison Township, Guernsey County, Ohio
Madison Township is one of the nineteen townships of Guernsey County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 969. Geography Located in the northeastern part of the county, it borders the following townships: * Washington Township – north * Londonderry Township – northeast * Oxford Township – southeast * Wills Township – south * Jefferson Township – west * Monroe Township – northwest corner No municipalities are located in Madison Township. Antrim is an unincorporated hamlet in the township at the junction of US 22 and SR 513 and was the site of several former schools. Name and history Madison Township was organized in 1810. It is one of twenty Madison Townships statewide. A school named Madison College operated from 1835 through 1859. 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 ... [...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] |
