Welcome To Polk Township
Polk Township was formed in 1845 when Sandusky Township (Richland County) was divided. The west side of Sandusky Township went to Crawford County and Marion County gave up a
section from the south side to Crawford County consequently Polk Township was formed.
OHIO ROADS
Townships maintain 41,387 mile of Ohio roads,
more that any other governmental entity.
Townships - 41,387 miles
City and Villages - 31,644 miles
Counties - 28,948 miles
State - 19,260 miles
Road maintenance responsibility includes resurfacing, chipping, sealing, thatching and snow removal. Townships also maintain the ditches in the right away.
Crawford County & Polk Township
Crawford County has 16 townships covering 447 township miles.
Polk Township covers 27.52 road miles. Polk Township is primarily funded through property taxes levied on real property within the township. Other major sources of revenue include: local government fund, gasoline tax and motor vehicle license plate tax. Polk Township is governed by three trustees (Legislative Body) and a fiscal officer. All are elected officials and serve a four-year term.
meetings
Regular meetings are held the
3rd Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m.
at the township building, 7680 SR 309, Galion, Ohio 44833
signs for polk township
