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Braceville Township, Ohio
Township
The John Wesley Mason Gothic Cottage, a historic site in the township
The John Wesley Mason Gothic Cottage, a historic site in the township
Location of Braceville Township in Trumbull County
Location of Braceville Township in Trumbull County
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
 (2020)
 • 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
Area code(s) 234/330
FIPS code 39-08056
GNIS feature ID 1087024

Braceville Township is one of the twenty-four townships of Trumbull County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 2,467 people in the township.

History

Braceville Township was established in the 1810s, and named after Jonathan Brace, a land agent. It is the only Braceville Township statewide.

Braceville Township was formed from the Connecticut Western Reserve.

Geography

Located in the southwestern part of the county, it borders the following townships and village:

  • Southington Township - north
  • Champion Township - northeast corner
  • Warren Township - east
  • Lordstown - southeast corner
  • Newton Township - south
  • Paris Township, Portage County - southwest corner
  • Windham Township, Portage County - west
  • Nelson Township, Portage County - northwest corner

In 1990, the Turnpike Interchange Census-designated place [CDP] was located in Braceville Township; however, this ceased to be a CDP after the 1990 Census.

Braceville Township covers an area of 25 sq mi (65 km2). The Ravenna Training and Logistics Site covers the southwest corner of the township.

Communities

Notable people

  • Boxer Earnie Shavers, famous for surviving 15 rounds against Muhammad Ali in 1977, grew up in Braceville.
  • Ted Toles Jr., pitcher and outfielder who played in Negro league baseball and the Minor Leagues, born and raised in Braceville.
  • Emma Rood Tuttle (1839-1916), author
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