Brimfield Township, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Brimfield Township
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Pathway to Portage County
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 Brimfield Township, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Brimfield Township, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Ohio | |
| County | Portage | |
| Settled | 1816 | |
| Established | 1818 | |
| Named for | Brimfield, Massachusetts | |
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| • Type | Civil township | |
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| • Total | 21.4 sq mi (55.3 km2) | |
| • Land | 20.5 sq mi (53.2 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km2) | |
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) | |
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| • Total | 11,352 | |
| • Density | 531.9/sq mi (205.4/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP codes |
44240, 44260, 44278, 44266
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| Area code(s) | 330, 234 | |
| FIPS code | 39-08840 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1086823 | |
Brimfield Township is a community in Portage County, Ohio, United States. It is one of the eighteen townships in the county. In 2020, about 11,352 people lived there.
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Where is Brimfield Township Located?
Brimfield Township is in the southwestern part of Portage County. It shares borders with several other townships and cities:
- To the north: Franklin Township and the city of Kent
- To the northeast: Ravenna Township
- To the east: Rootstown Township
- To the southeast: Randolph Township
- To the south: Suffield Township
- To the southwest: Springfield Township in Summit County
- To the west: The city of Tallmadge
- To the northwest: The city of Stow
The main part of Brimfield Township is called Brimfield, which is a census-designated place. This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau identifies for statistics, but it's not a separate city or town.
Some parts of Brimfield Township's land are now part of nearby cities:
- A section in the north belongs to the city of Kent.
- A section in the west belongs to the city of Tallmadge.
Brimfield Township covers about 21.4 square miles (55.3 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area, about 20.5 square miles (53.2 square kilometers), is land.
What is the History of Brimfield Township?
Brimfield Township got its name from the town of Brimfield, Massachusetts. It's the only township named Brimfield in all of Ohio!
The land for the township was part of the Connecticut Western Reserve. Two men, Israel Thorndike and John Wyles, Jr., owned this land. They came to the area in 1816 to check out their property and divide it. Even though they didn't live in Brimfield, Thorndike sent his nephew, Henry Thorndike, to help settle the area.
In its early years, Brimfield was known by several different names. These names often referred to the swampy land there. It was called "Swamptown," then "Beartown," "Greenbriar," and "Wylestown."
In 1818, when the township government was set up, leaders decided to name it "Thorndike." This was because Henry Thorndike had promised to donate land for a town square. However, he never followed through. So, the people living there asked to change the name to "Brimfield." They chose this name to honor John Wyles, Jr., who had inherited his father's land and lived in Brimfield, Massachusetts, at the time.
A post office opened in Brimfield in 1834 and stayed open until 1907.
Who are Some Famous People from Brimfield?
A few well-known people grew up in Brimfield Township:
- Jani Lane: A singer and songwriter.
- Janis Mars Wunderlich: A ceramic artist.
Images for kids
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The Brimfield Fire Station.
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The flag of Brimfield Township, Ohio.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Brimfield (Ohio) para niños
