Deerfield Township, Portage County, Ohio facts for kids
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Deerfield Township, Portage County, Ohio
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The John Diver House at Deerfield Center
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Portage |
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| • Type | Civil township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.5 sq mi (68.5 km2) |
| • Land | 22.7 sq mi (58.9 km2) |
| • Water | 3.7 sq mi (9.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,838 |
| • Density | 107.1/sq mi (41.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44411
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| Area code(s) | 330, 234 |
| FIPS code | 39-21210 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1086825 |
Deerfield Township is a community located in Portage County, Ohio, in the United States. It is one of eighteen townships in Portage County. A township is like a local government area. In 2020, about 2,838 people lived in Deerfield Township.
Where is Deerfield Township Located?
Deerfield Township is in the southeastern part of Portage County. It shares its borders with several other townships:
- To the north, it borders Palmyra Township.
- The northeast corner touches Milton Township in Mahoning County.
- To the east, you'll find Berlin Township in Mahoning County.
- South of Deerfield is Smith Township, also in Mahoning County.
- The southwest border is with Lexington Township in Stark County.
- To the west, it borders Atwater Township.
- The northwest corner touches Edinburg Township.
There are no large cities or towns directly inside Deerfield Township. The township covers an area of about 25 square miles (68.5 square kilometers).
History of Deerfield Township
Deerfield Township was officially started in 1806. It got its name from Deerfield, Massachusetts. This was the hometown of one of the first people to settle in the area.
Did you know there are other Deerfield Townships in Ohio? You can find them in Morgan, Ross, and Warren counties.
