Atwater Township, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Atwater Township
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Historic Atwater Congregational Church
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Location within Portage County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Portage |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.0 sq mi (67.2 km2) |
| • Land | 25.9 sq mi (67.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,135 ft (346 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,564 |
| • Density | 98.9/sq mi (38.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44201
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| Area code(s) | 330 |
| FIPS code | 39-02862 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1086821 |
Atwater Township is a community located in Portage County, Ohio, in the United States. It is one of eighteen townships in Portage County. In 2020, about 2,564 people lived in Atwater Township.
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Where is Atwater Township?
Atwater Township is in the southern part of Portage County. It shares its borders with several other townships.
Neighboring Townships
- Edinburg Township to the north
- Palmyra Township at the northeast corner
- Deerfield Township to the east
- Lexington Township, Stark County to the south
- Marlboro Township, Stark County to the southwest
- Randolph Township to the west
- Rootstown Township at the northwest corner
Atwater Community
There are no big cities or towns completely inside Atwater Township. However, the community of Atwater is located right in the center of the township. A "census-designated place" (CDP) is a special area defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for gathering population data.
How Atwater Township Got Its Name
Atwater Township was named after Captain Caleb Atwater. He was a landowner in the Connecticut Western Reserve. This was a large area of land in Ohio that was once claimed by Connecticut. Atwater Township is the only township with this name in all of Ohio.
Community Services
Students living in Atwater Township attend schools in the Waterloo Local School District. This school district also serves the nearby Randolph Township. For emergencies, the Atwater Township Volunteer Fire Department provides fire and medical help to the community.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Atwater para niños
