Perry Township, Hocking County, Ohio

Located in the northwestern corner of the county, it borders the following townships: The small village of Laurelville is located in Perry Township's southwestern corner.[4] While Hocking County itself was created in 1818, it had different boundaries from those of today.To recompense Hocking County for its loss, Perry Township was taken from Madison Township of Fairfield and given to Hocking County.As a result, Perry Township today has 42 Sections instead of the usual 36, and it has two each of Sections 31–36, one of each at the top (north) of the township and one of each at the bottom (south).[citation needed] The township is governed by a three-member board of trustees, who are elected in November of odd-numbered years to a four-year term beginning on the following January 1.
Map of Ohio highlighting Hocking County
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