Washington Township, Miami County, Ohio

Washington Township is one of the twelve townships of Miami County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 1,503 people in the township.

Washington Township, Miami County, Ohio
Township
Canal boat at the Piqua Historical Area State Memorial
Canal boat at the Piqua Historical Area State Memorial
Location of Washington Township in Miami County
Location of Washington Township in Miami County
Coordinates: 40°9′35″N 84°16′11″W
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyMiami
Area
 • Total23.5 sq mi (60.9 km2)
 • Land23.3 sq mi (60.4 km2)
 • Water0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2)
Elevation
[1]
965 ft (294 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total1,503
 • Density64/sq mi (25/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code39-81466[3]
GNIS feature ID1086645[1]

Geography

Located in the northern part of the county, it borders the following townships:

Name and history

Washington Township was established in 1814.[4] It is one of forty-three Washington Townships statewide.[5]

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 officer or on the board of trustees are filled by the remaining trustees.

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "Washington township, Miami County, Ohio - Census Bureau Profile". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. Harbaugh, T. C. (1909). Centennial history. Troy, Piqua and Miami county, Ohio. Chicago: Richmond-Arnold Publishing Co. p. 83.
  5. "Detailed map of Ohio" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 2000. Retrieved February 16, 2007.
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