Russell Township, Geauga County, Ohio facts for kids
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Russell Township, Geauga County, Ohio
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Headquarters of ASM International
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Location of Russell Township in Geauga County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Geauga |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.4 sq mi (50.2 km2) |
| • Land | 19.2 sq mi (49.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,086 ft (331 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,404 |
| • Density | 278.81/sq mi (107.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44072
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| Area code(s) | 440 |
| FIPS code | 39-69232 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1086160 |
Russell Township is a community in Geauga County, Ohio, in the United States. It is one of the sixteen townships in Geauga County. In 2020, about 5,404 people lived there.
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Where is Russell Township?
Russell Township is located in the western part of Geauga County. It shares its borders with several other townships and villages:
- Chester Township to the north
- Munson Township at the northeast corner
- Newbury Township to the east
- Auburn Township at the southeast corner
- Bainbridge Township to the south
- Chagrin Falls to the southwest, just south of Chagrin Falls Township
- Chagrin Falls Township to the southwest, just north of Chagrin Falls
- Moreland Hills to the west, south of Hunting Valley
- Hunting Valley to the west, north of Moreland Hills
- Gates Mills at the northwest corner
Name and Early History
Russell Township is the only township with this name in the entire state of Ohio. Sometimes, people also call the area Novelty. This name comes from the post office located in the small, unincorporated community of Novelty, which is part of the township.
The first five people to settle here were Gideon Russell and his family. They arrived in 1818 and made their home on what is now called Chillicothe Road. In 1827, the township was officially named Russell. Before that, people in nearby areas knew it as the "West Woods."
In April 1827, the community held an election. They chose John Lowry, Clark Robinson, and Gideon Russell as their first township trustees. Clark Robinson was an important early settler. He built the first framed building in the area and opened the first store.
What Happens in Russell Township?
Russell Township is home to ASM International. This organization used to be called the American Society for Metals. Their headquarters building is very unique. It has a giant geodesic dome as part of its design. The famous inventor and architect Buckminster Fuller even visited it when it was finished!
Most of the township's non-incorporated areas are served by the West Geauga school district. However, the village of South Russell and a small part of the township are covered by the Chagrin Falls school district. For private education, the Butler Campus of Laurel School is located on Fairmount Road. This campus has a lodge, a pavilion, a tree house, a residence, and an adventure course for students.
Getting Around
Two main roads help people travel through Russell Township. These are State Route 306 and State Route 87.
