Braceville Township, Ohio facts for kids
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Braceville Township, Ohio
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The John Wesley Mason Gothic Cottage, a historic site in the township
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Location of Braceville Township in Trumbull County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Trumbull |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.3 sq mi (60.4 km2) |
| • Land | 23.2 sq mi (60.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,467 |
| • Density | 106.3/sq mi (41.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44444
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| Area code(s) | 234/330 |
| FIPS code | 39-08056 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1087024 |
Braceville Township is a community in Trumbull County, Ohio, United States. It is one of the twenty-four townships in the county. In 2020, about 2,467 people lived in Braceville Township.
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History of Braceville Township
Braceville Township was created in the 1810s. It was named after Jonathan Brace, who was a land agent. This is the only place named Braceville Township in all of Ohio. The land for Braceville Township came from an area known as the Connecticut Western Reserve.
Where is Braceville Township?
Braceville Township is located in the southwestern part of Trumbull County. It shares its borders with several other townships and one village:
- Southington Township to the north
- Champion Township to the northeast
- Warren Township to the east
- Lordstown to the southeast
- Newton Township to the south
- Paris Township, Portage County to the southwest
- Windham Township, Portage County to the west
- Nelson Township, Portage County to the northwest
The township covers an area of about 23.3 square miles (60.4 square kilometers). A large training area called the Ravenna Training and Logistics Site is located in the southwest part of the township.
Township Communities
Braceville Township includes a few smaller communities:
- Braceville
- Center of the World
- Newton Falls
- Phalanx, also known as Phalanx Mills
Famous People from Braceville
Several notable people have connections to Braceville Township:
- Boxer Earnie Shavers grew up in Braceville. He was a famous boxer who fought against Muhammad Ali in 1977.
- Ted Toles Jr. was born and raised in Braceville. He was a pitcher and outfielder who played in Negro league baseball and the Minor Leagues.
- Emma Rood Tuttle (1839-1916) was an author from the area.
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The John Wesley Mason Gothic Cottage, a historic site in the township
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Location of Braceville Township in Trumbull County
