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Chester Township was established March 5, 1816 and it is claimed that it was known as Chestnut township before it was organized due to the large number of chestnut trees in the area.<ref>Douglass, Ben. ''History of Wayne County, Ohio''. Indianapolis: Robert Douglass Publisher, 1878.</ref> It was named Chester because of the prevalence of Chestnut trees in the area.<ref>Wayne County Scrapbook, compliments of McIntire,Davis & Greene Funeral Home.</ref> | Chester Township was established March 5, 1816 and it is claimed that it was known as Chestnut township before it was organized due to the large number of chestnut trees in the area.<ref>Douglass, Ben. ''History of Wayne County, Ohio''. Indianapolis: Robert Douglass Publisher, 1878.</ref> It was named Chester because of the prevalence of Chestnut trees in the area.<ref>Wayne County Scrapbook, compliments of McIntire,Davis & Greene Funeral Home.</ref> | ||
The originally surveyed townships 20 and 21 in range 14 are what make up Chester township.<ref>Douglass, Ben. ''History of Wayne County, Ohio''. Indianapolis: Robert Douglass Publisher, 1878. pg. 57.</ref> | The originally surveyed townships 20 and 21 in range 14 are what make up Chester township.<ref>Douglass, Ben. ''History of Wayne County, Ohio''. Indianapolis: Robert Douglass Publisher, 1878. pg. 57.</ref> | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chester_Township,_Wayne_County,_Ohio Chester Township, Wayne County, Ohio - Wikipedia] | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chester_Township,_Wayne_County,_Ohio Chester Township, Wayne County, Ohio - Wikipedia] |
Latest revision as of 16:37, 17 July 2023
Chester Township was established March 5, 1816 and it is claimed that it was known as Chestnut township before it was organized due to the large number of chestnut trees in the area.[1] It was named Chester because of the prevalence of Chestnut trees in the area.[2]
The originally surveyed townships 20 and 21 in range 14 are what make up Chester township.[3]
View information about the various places within Chester Twp.
Discover information about recognized landmarks in Chester Twp.
Discover information about famous people in Chester Twp.
Discover information about early settlers and their businesses in Chester Twp.
Cemeteries within Chester Twp.
An indice to Maps within Chester Twp.
Discover logos, letterheads, maps, ads, and photos.