Bristol Township, Morgan County, Ohio facts for kids
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Bristol Township, Morgan County, Ohio
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Bucket from mining machine Big Muskie, preserved in a township park
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Location of Bristol Township in Morgan County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Morgan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.6 sq mi (99.9 km2) |
| • Land | 37.7 sq mi (97.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 182 |
| • Density | 4.715/sq mi (1.822/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 39-08910 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1086684 |
Bristol Township is a small area in Morgan County, Ohio, United States. It is one of fourteen such areas, called townships, in the county. In 2020, about 182 people lived here.
Where is Bristol Township Located?
Bristol Township is in the northern part of Morgan County. It shares its borders with several other townships. These include areas in Muskingum County to the north and northwest. It also borders townships in Noble County to the northeast. Other neighboring townships are within Morgan County itself.
What is a Township?
A township is a type of local government area. It is smaller than a county but larger than a city or village. Townships often manage things like local roads and some community services.
A Look at Bristol Township's History
Bristol Township in Morgan County is not the only place with this name in Ohio. There is another Bristol Township located in Trumbull County. This shows that some names were popular for new settlements long ago.
