ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP

Ohio's 1st Rural Historic District
19,881 Acres Listed on the National Register of Historic Places



  • TOWNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Throughout the year, the Township Trustees may have announcements, such as project bids and important dates. When they do, the announcements may be posted here.


    New Public Notice Requirements for Ohio Townships

    Ohio law requires townships to publish public notices in a newspaper of general circulation within the township. Previously, using a printed newspaper may have been the best way to inform residents of what was happening in a community. That is no longer the case today, as many daily newspapers have folded or have reduced the frequency of their publications. These factors, combined with the high cost of placing notices in print, have made it increasingly difficult for townships to communicate effectively with residents.

    The changes in Ohio HB 315 modernize public notice requirements for townships. Townships now have three options for publishing required public notices:

    • 1. Publish notices on the township’s website and social media account. A township is not required to create a social media account; however, if a township utilizes social media accounts, public notices shall be posted on them.
    • 2. Publish notices in the digital version of a newspaper of general circulation in the township. Most newspapers have a website and online advertising.
    • 3. Continue to publish notices in the print version of a newspaper of general circulation.

    This change, which mirrors township law with municipal law, will increase accessibility and reduce costs for townships while ensuring that residents remain informed about important issues and decisions.

    Taken from the Ohio Township News, March/April, 2025 and submitted by Randy Mott. 

  • TOWNSHIP MEETINGS

    Township meetings are held at 7 P.M. on the first and third Wednesdays of every month.

    If you would like to be placed on a meeting's agenda, please contact the township trustee's office with as much advance notice as possible.

    Archived Minutes can be viewed here.

    MINUTES FROM 2025 MEETINGS

    2025 INVENTORY MEETING 1-13.pdf
    2025 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 1-13.pdf
    2025 JANUARY 13.pdf
    2025 FEBRUARY 5.pdf

    2025 FEBRUARY 19.pdf
    2025 MARCH 5.pdf
    2025 MARCH 19.pdf
    2025 APRIL 2.pdf
    2025 APRIL 16.pdf
  • ROADS OF ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP

    What is the largest function of a township? Road maintenance. Other functions can be police protection, fire protection, parks and recreation, zoning, waste disposal, control of weeds and brush, cemeteries and lighting.

    Trustees are often asked which roads are considered township roads. They are listed below:

    • Adams Road
    • Benham Road
    • Hickory Hollow Road
    • Hufford Road
    • Lehman Road
    • Marshall Road
    • McCandliss Road
    • Mill Road
    • Rudy Road
    • S. Gearhart Road
    • Sanders Road
    • Shaggy Bark Road
    • Weddle Road
    • Widener Road

    Within Elizabeth Township there are 14.39 miles of township roads, 36.21 miles of county roads and 12.4 miles of state roads.

  • ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP AREA

    Total Acres: 19,881 acres

    Total Square Miles: 29.9 square miles

  • ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP CEMETERIES

    There are six historic (closed to new burials) cemeteries in Elizabeth Township.  They harbor cultural significance and historic individuals from the past. They are:

    *Davis Cemetery Section 7, Widener Road

    *Hart Cemetery (AKA Martin, New Light, Walnut Grove) Section 27, Walnut Grove Road

    *Kyle Cemetery, Section 20, Tipp-Elizabeth Road

    *Mann Cemetery (AKA Honey Creek), Section 25, Tipp-Elizabeth Road

    *McKendree Chapel Cemetery, Section 2, Dayton-Brandt Road

    *Winters Cemetery (AKA Davy, Kepper, Ochs) Section 19, S. Rudy Road


    Find Photos and individuals burial information at Elizabeth Township Historical Website by clicking on the "Historic Cemeteries" tab at this link: https://ethsofohio.com/

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