Bennington Township, Licking County, Ohio facts for kids
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Bennington Township, Licking County, Ohio
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Otter Fork of the Licking River
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Location in Licking County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Licking |
| Area | |
| • Total | 27.14 sq mi (70.28 km2) |
| • Land | 27.07 sq mi (70.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,682 |
| • Density | 61.986/sq mi (23.933/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 39-05494 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1086452 |
Bennington Township is a small community located in Licking County, Ohio, in the United States. It is one of the 25 townships in Licking County. A township is like a local government area, often covering rural or suburban parts of a county. As of the 2020 census, about 1,682 people lived here.
Where is Bennington Township?
Bennington Township is found on the northern edge of Licking County. It covers an area of about 70 square kilometers (27 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a small amount of water. The highest point in the township is about 344 meters (1,129 feet) above sea level.
Neighboring Townships
Bennington Township shares its borders with several other townships. These include:
- Milford Township in Knox County to the north.
- Miller Township in Knox County at its northeast corner.
- Burlington Township to the east.
- McKean Township at its southeast corner.
- Liberty Township to the south.
- Monroe Township at its southwest corner.
- Hartford Township to the west.
- Hilliar Township in Knox County at its northwest corner.
No large cities or towns are located within Bennington Township itself.
What's in a Name?
The name "Bennington Township" is not unique in Ohio. There is another township with the same name located in Morrow County. This can sometimes be confusing, but each township has its own unique history and community.
