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
(2020)
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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 one of the eighteen townships of Portage County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 1,648 people in the township.
Geography
Located in the eastern part of the county, it borders the following townships:
- Windham Township - north
- Braceville Township, Trumbull County - northeast corner
- Newton Township, Trumbull County - east
- Milton Township, Mahoning County - southeast corner
- Palmyra Township - south
- Edinburg Township - southwest corner
- Charlestown Township - west
- Freedom Township - northwest corner
No municipalities are located in Paris Township, although the unincorporated community of Wayland lies in the western part of the township.
Formed from the Connecticut Western Reserve, Paris Township covers an area of 23 sq mi (60 km2). The Ravenna Training and Logistics Site covers the northern part of the township.
Name and history
Paris Township was established around 1810. The community derives its name from Paris, New York. Variant names were Parisville and Paris Center. A post office called Parisville was established in 1827, and remained in operation until 1890. Statewide, other Paris Townships are located in Stark and Union counties.
