• Source: Washington Township, Preble County, Ohio

    • 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:

    Monroe Township - north
    Harrison Township - northeast corner
    Twin Township - east
    Lanier Township - southeast
    Gasper Township - south
    Dixon Township - southwest
    Jackson Township - west
    Jefferson Township - northwest corner
    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, and named for President George Washington. It is one of forty-three Washington 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, 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




    External links


    County website

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