Geography
Located in the southeastern part of the county, it borders the following townships: * Nimishillen Township - north * Paris Township - east * Brown Township, Carroll County - southeast * Sandy Township - south * Pike Township - southwest corner * Canton Township - west * Plain Township - northwest corner The unincorporated communities of Mapleton and Belfort are located in the south-central and northern areas of the township, respectively. The village of East Canton is located in northwestern Osnaburg Township.Name and history
The township's name reminds of the German city Osnabrück - the German part ''-brück'' ("bridge") was changed to ''-burg'' ("castle"), to avoid the letter "ü". It is the only Osnaburg Township statewide. In 1833, Osnaburg Township contained one gristmill, seven saw mills, two tanneries, four stores, and one German and English book office.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,References
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