HISTORY OF LAKE TOWNSHIP
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Lake Township is located in the northern portion of Stark County, Ohio. Our history is a source of pride for our residents. Settlers of the early 1800s, followed by the Amish and Mennonites as early as the 1830s, brought an agricultural lifestyle to the area's rolling hills and valleys. As early as the 1870s, farmers in the part of the township known locally as "the Swamp," raised produce for markets in the Eastern U.S. The advent of industrial pursuits came into existence in the early 1900s. Today, the communities of Lake Township maintain the flavor of agriculture, industry, and suburban living.
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For more information about our area, review our brief community descriptions or purchase two excellent publications highlighted below. We are always looking for additional historical facts and figures. If you or someone you know has information to share, end us an email at lths1995@gmail.com.
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BRIEF COMMUNITY DESCRIPTIONS
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BOOKS FOR PURCHASE
Bicentennial Remembrances 2016 ($20) ~ 128 page book containing 73 stories written by 46 local residents sharing family stories, community history, neighbors, businesses, and events. (This book can be picked up locally or shipped via USPS; shipping charge is $5. To order, send us an email at lths1995@gmail.com.)
Introducing Lake Township, Elmer Yoder, Editor ($10) ~ Twenty chapters, 208 pages, and more than 100 photographs covering many facets of Lake Township. Treat yourself to a new perspective of the township called Lake, from Donald G. Henkels inception in 1816 to the present. Political organizations, religious groups, education establishments, economics and families are integral parts of this historical volume. Natural phenomenon such as the Ohio Divide and the headwaters of the Tuscarawas River, the pioneers in the manufacture of farm machinery and clay products, and a leader in agriculture are all descriptive of Lake Township. Lake Township is undergoing rapid change. Acquaint yourself with the scope of its nearly 190 year story.​ (This book can be picked up locally or shipped via USPS; shipping charge is $6. To order, send us an email at lths1995@gmail.com.​)
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