Newton Township, Miami County, Ohio
Newton Township is one of the twelve townships of Miami County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 3,516 people in the township.
Newton Township, Miami County, Ohio | |
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Benjamin Iddings Log House | |
Location of Newton Township in Miami County | |
| Coordinates: 40°3′10″N 84°21′35″W / 40.05278°N 84.35972°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Miami |
| Area | |
| • Total | 42.0 sq mi (108.8 km2) |
| • Land | 41.7 sq mi (108.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 3,516 |
| • Density | 84/sq mi (32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 39-55594[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1086641[1] |
Geography edit
Located in the western part of the county, it borders the following townships:
- Newberry Township - north
- Washington Township - northeast
- Concord Township - east
- Union Township - south
- Monroe Township, Darke County - southwest corner
- Franklin Township, Darke County - west
- Adams Township, Darke County - northwest corner
The village of Pleasant Hill is located in central Newton Township.
Name and history edit
One of five Newton Townships statewide,[4] it was named for British scientist Isaac Newton.[5]
Government edit
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,[6] 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 edit
- ^ a b "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Newton township, Miami County, Ohio - Census Bureau Profile". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Detailed map of Ohio" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 2000. Retrieved February 16, 2007.
- ^ The History of Miami County, Ohio. Chicago: Beers, 1880, 366.
- ^ §503.24, §505.01, and §507.01 of the Ohio Revised Code. Accessed 4/30/2009.
External links edit
- County website