Chester Township, Geauga County, Ohio facts for kids
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Chester Township, Geauga County, Ohio
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Former Chester Township District School No. 2
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Location of Chester Township in Geauga County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Geauga |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.5 sq mi (60.9 km2) |
| • Land | 23.4 sq mi (60.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,220 ft (372 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,957 |
| • Density | 423.5/sq mi (163.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 39-13988 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1086151 |
Chester Township is a community located in Geauga County, Ohio, in the United States. It is one of sixteen townships in Geauga County. In 2020, about 9,957 people lived here.
Where is Chester Township Located?
Chester Township is in the northwestern part of Geauga County. It shares its borders with several other townships and towns:
- To the north: Kirtland
- To the northeast: Chardon Township
- To the east: Munson Township
- To the southeast: Newbury Township
- To the south: Russell Township
- To the southwest: Hunting Valley
- To the west: Gates Mills
- To the northwest: Willoughby Hills
There are no large cities or towns completely inside Chester Township. However, a special area called Chesterland is located in the middle of the township. This is a "census-designated place," which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistics, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or village.
Chester Township's Story: Name and History
Chester Township was officially created in the year 1816.
It shares its name with four other "Chester Townships" across Ohio. In the 1800s, Chester Township was home to the Geauga Seminary. This was a school run by a group called the Free Will Baptists. A very important person, President Garfield, who later became the 20th President of the United States, actually went to school here!
Famous People from Chester Township
Some notable people have connections to Chester Township.
- Fordyce R. Melvin: He was born in Chester Township. He later became a farmer and businessman and served as a state assemblyman in Wisconsin.
