Area - Total 31.0 sq mi (80.2 km²) - Land 30.9 sq mi (80.1 km²) - Water 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²) ElevationGR3 1,010 ft (308 m) Population (2000) - Total 1,030 - Density 33.3/sq mi (12.9/km²) FIPS code 39-21154GR2 GNIS feature ID 1086542GR3
Deer Creek 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. 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 clerk, who serves a four-year term beginning on April 1 of the year after the election, which is held in November of the year before the presidential election. Vacancies in the clerkship or on the board of trustees are filled by the remaining trustees.
Deer Creek township was established April 30th, 1810
It was one of the original six in the county
In 1837 WM Minter laid out Lafayette
The National Pike was completed through the township in 1837
The 40/42 cloverleaf was constructed in 1948 and was said to be the first in the country
8.5 miles of township roads
11 Acre active cemetery
The Deercreek Township Board of Trustees meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays at the Lafayette Fire House. Any changes to this are published in the Madison Press.
The meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. and are open to the public.
Reports are given at each meeting by the township employee and bills are reviewed prior to payment.
Thomas L. Cecil, Trustee, 740-852-3480, 990 Betty Wilson Rd., London, OH 43140
Robert W. Sellars, Trustee, 740-852-2656, 315 Simpson Rd., London, OH 43140
Robert J. Turvy, Jr. Trustee, 740-852-3162, 65 US 40 SE. London, OH 43140.
Erin K. Morris., Fiscal Officer
Rodney McKenzie, roads and cemeteries, township cell 740-506-2757
The roads and cemetery have been mowed continuously all summer and are in excellent shape. The employees have done an outstanding job.
The bid has been awarded and construction should start next week with completion assured by this fall's election.
7:00 PM - At the Lafayette Fire House first and third Monday of each month
If you are interested in purchasing lots or are interested in re-selling your lots back to the township in any township cemetery call the office at 740-852-5872. Information is on the website for costs.
This program is sponsored by North Central Ohio Solid Waste District - Madison / Union CountyP O Box 467, London, OH 43140 740-852-3800 ext.214. email dsteele@co.madison.oh.us
Deer Creek 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. 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 clerk, who serves a four-year term beginning on April 1 of the year after the election, which is held in November of the year before the presidential election. Vacancies in the clerkship or on the board of trustees are filled by the remaining trustees.
