Washington Township, Preble County, Ohio

Washington Township, Preble County, Ohio
Township
The Daniel Christman Farmhouse, a historic site in the township
The Daniel Christman Farmhouse, a historic site in the township
Location of Washington Township in Preble County
Location of Washington Township in Preble County
Coordinates: 39°46′48″N 84°38′53″W / 39.78000°N 84.64806°W / 39.78000; -84.64806
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyPreble
Area
 • Total
40.0 sq mi (103.7 km2)
 • Land40.0 sq mi (103.7 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
[1]
1,076 ft (328 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total
1,809
 • Density45/sq mi (17/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code39-81564[3]
GNIS feature ID1086856[1]

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:

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,[4] and named for President George Washington.[5] It is one of forty-three Washington Townships statewide.[6]

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,[7] who serves a four-year term beginning on April 1 of the year after the election, which is held in November of the year before the presidential election. Vacancies in the fiscal officership or on the board of trustees are filled by the remaining trustees.

References

  1. ^ a b "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ "Washington township, Preble County, Ohio - Census Bureau Profile". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ Kilbourn, John (1833). The Ohio Gazetteer, or, a Topographical Dictionary. Scott and Wright. pp. 476. Retrieved December 12, 2013.
  5. ^ History of Preble County, Ohio, with illustrations and biographical sketches. H. Z. Williams & Bro. 1881. p. 37.
  6. ^ "Detailed map of Ohio" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 2000. Retrieved February 16, 2007.
  7. ^ §503.24, §505.01, and §507.01 of the Ohio Revised Code. Accessed 4/30/2009.