Deercreek Township

Township Officials

Levin Hutson, Trustee,
614-623-6563
5223 Gregg Rd.,
West Jefferson, OH, 43162

Charles R. Peters III, Trustee
614-204-6242
1625 Simpson Rd.
London, OH 43140

Robert J. Turvy, Jr. Trustee,
614-774-1097
65 US 40 SE.
London, OH 43140.

Erin K. Morris, Fiscal Officer,
614-813-2375
PO Box 269
London, OH 43140

Rodney McKenzie
Roads and Cemeteries
740-506-2757

 
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Deercreek 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 1940 and was said to be the first in the country
  • 8.5 miles of township roads
  • 11 Acre active cemetery

The new Township Hall is available for rent. 

Trustees Meetings

The Deercreek Township Board of Trustees meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays at the Deercreek Township Hall. 

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 .

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)
Elevation GR3 1,010 ft (308 m )
Population ( 2000 )
- Total 933
- Density 33.3/sq mi (12.9/km²)
FIPS code 39-21154 GR2
GNIS feature ID 1086542 GR3

Deercreek map

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Active Township Cemetery

Deercreek Township Cemetery

1255 U.S. 40 SE
London, OH 43140

Rodney McKenzie - 740 506-2757

Rates and Purchase Information

Rules and Regulations
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 740-506-2757.