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Washington Township, founded in 1839, is a rural, agricultural community that offers open space, farm lands, and residential property for growing families and farms. Today, we are fortunate to have jobs held by many township residents who work at both large and small area businesses. Washington Township residents enjoy a beautiful park, the protection of our Police Department, well maintained roads and cemeteries, and zoning laws enforced by its own zoning inspector.
Indian Lake Schools is in Washington Township and “Laker Pride” is seen in abundance. The original school was in Lewistown and holds the distinction of being the first public school north of the Greenville Treaty Line in 1833. It was in use until 1840. The village of Russells Point is located in northern Washington Twp., and the unincorporated community of Lewistown lies in the township's center. The southern part of Indian Lake is located in northern Washington Twp. |
The Washington Township Board of Trustees meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:30 PM at the Township Hall. 
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Washington Township is 1 of the 17 townships of Logan County, Ohio. The 2000 census found 3,945 people in the township.
Located in the western part of the county, it borders the following townships:
The township is governed by a 3-member board of trustees, who are elected in November of odd-numbered years to a 4-year term beginning on the following January 1. Two are elected in the year after the presidential election and one is elected in the year before it. There is also an elected township fiscal officer, who serves a 4-year term beginning on April 1 of the year after the election, which is held in November of the year before the presidential election.
Located in the western part of the county, it borders the following townships:
- Richland Township - northeast
- McArthur Township - east
- Harrison Township - southeast
- Pleasant Township - south
- Bloomfield Township - west
- Stokes Township - northwest
The township is governed by a 3-member board of trustees, who are elected in November of odd-numbered years to a 4-year term beginning on the following January 1. Two are elected in the year after the presidential election and one is elected in the year before it. There is also an elected township fiscal officer, who serves a 4-year term beginning on April 1 of the year after the election, which is held in November of the year before the presidential election.