Paris Township, Portage County, Ohio facts for kids
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Paris Township, Portage County, Ohio
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Ice rescue by township fire department at dam of Michael J Kirwan Reservoir
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Location within Portage County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Portage |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.9 sq mi (61.9 km2) |
| • Land | 22.7 sq mi (58.7 km2) |
| • Water | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,648 |
| • Density | 72.6/sq mi (28.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 39-59822 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1086835 |
Paris Township is a small community located in Portage County, Ohio, in the United States. It's one of eighteen different townships in the county. According to the 2020 census, about 1,648 people live here.
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Exploring Paris Township's Location
Paris Township is found in the eastern part of Portage County. It shares its borders with several other townships.
Neighboring Townships
Paris Township is surrounded by these areas:
- Windham Township to the north.
- Braceville Township in Trumbull County, at its northeast corner.
- Newton Township in Trumbull County, to the east.
- Milton Township in Mahoning County, at its southeast corner.
- Palmyra Township to the south.
- Edinburg Township to the southwest corner.
- Charlestown Township to the west.
- Freedom Township to the northwest corner.
Communities and Land Use
There are no big cities or towns completely inside Paris Township. However, a small area called Wayland is located in the western part of the township. This is an unincorporated community, meaning it doesn't have its own local government separate from the township.
Paris Township was originally part of the Connecticut Western Reserve. This was a large piece of land in Ohio once claimed by Connecticut. The township covers an area of about 23 square miles (61.9 square kilometers). A significant part of the northern township is used by the Ravenna Training and Logistics Site. This is a large area used for military training.
The Story of Paris Township's Name and Past
Paris Township was first created around the year 1810. Its name comes from a place called Paris, New York.
Past Names and Post Office
Over the years, the community was also known by other names like Parisville and Paris Center. A post office, where people could send and receive mail, was opened in Parisville in 1827. It stayed open for many years until 1890.
Other Paris Townships in Ohio
It's interesting to know that Paris Township isn't the only one with this name in Ohio. There are also other Paris Townships located in Stark County and Union County.
