Canaan Township, Morrow County, Ohio facts for kids
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Canaan Township, Morrow County, Ohio
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Methodist church at Denmark
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Location of Canaan Township in Morrow County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Morrow |
| Area | |
| • Total | 27.5 sq mi (71.1 km2) |
| • Land | 27.5 sq mi (71.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 900 |
| • Density | 32.7/sq mi (12.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 39-11248 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1086698 |
Canaan Township is one of the sixteen townships of Morrow County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 900 people in the township.
Geography
Located in the northwestern part of the county, it borders the following townships:
- Tully Township, Marion County - north
- Washington Township - northeast
- Gilead Township - southeast
- Cardington Township - south
- Richland Township, Marion County - southwest corner
- Claridon Township, Marion County - west
- Scott Township, Marion County - northwest corner
No municipalities are located in Canaan Township.
Name and history
Canaan Township was organized in 1817. The name alludes to the biblical Canaan. Statewide, other Canaan Townships are located in Athens, Madison, and Wayne counties.
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