Pittsfield Township, Lorain County, Ohio facts for kids
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Pittsfield Township, Lorain County, Ohio
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Main intersection at Pittsfield Center
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Location of Pittsfield Township in Lorain County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lorain |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.02 sq mi (67.38 km2) |
| • Land | 25.88 sq mi (67.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) |
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,573 |
| • Density | 60.464/sq mi (23.345/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 39-62960 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1086517 |
Pittsfield Township is a small community located in Lorain County, Ohio, in the United States. It is one of eighteen townships in the county. According to the 2020 census, about 1,573 people lived here.
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Exploring Pittsfield Township's Location
Pittsfield Township is shaped like a rectangle. It measures about 5.25 miles (8.45 km) from east to west. It is also about 5.15 miles (8.29 km) from north to south. The total area of the township is about 26 square miles (67.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
A section of the city of Oberlin is located within the northern part of the township. However, Oberlin is a separate town with its own government. The very center of Pittsfield Township is where two main roads meet. These roads are State Route 58 and State Route 303.
Neighboring Communities
Pittsfield Township is in the middle of Lorain County. It shares its borders with several other townships and one city:
- New Russia Township is to the north.
- Oberlin is also to the north.
- Carlisle Township is at the northeast corner.
- LaGrange Township is to the east.
- Penfield Township is at the southeast corner.
- Wellington Township is to the south.
- Brighton Township is at the southwest corner.
- Camden Township is to the west.
- Henrietta Township is at the northwest corner.
People Living in Pittsfield Township
In 2000, there were 1,549 people living in Pittsfield Township. The average age of the residents was about 39 years old. This information helps us understand the community's population.
The History of Pittsfield Township
Pittsfield Township is unique because it is the only township with this name in the entire state of Ohio.
Early Settlement and Naming
This area was once part of the Connecticut Western Reserve. Some early settlers arrived before 1813 but later left. In 1821, Milton Whitney, who owned a lot of land there, helped new settlers move into the area.
In 1831, Pittsfield Township became its own separate area. Before that, it was part of Wellington Township. The township was named "Pittsfield" after Pittsfield, Massachusetts. This was the hometown of Milton Whitney. The local government for Pittsfield Township was officially set up in 1832.
A Major Event in 1965
On April 11, 1965, a powerful tornado passed through Pittsfield. This was part of a much larger event known as the Palm Sunday tornado outbreak. The tornado caused significant damage in the town. Sadly, seven people lost their lives, and every building in the town was destroyed. The community then worked to rebuild after this difficult event.
