History of West Chester Township, Ohio
West Chester is one of the thirteen townships of Butler County, Ohio. It was the last to be created among the thirteen. It was established on June 2, 1823, following the residents’ petitions for the township. The resolution didn't provide an allotment for the boundaries, but it was initially 35 square miles. The town was named "Union," but after decades, it was changed to West Chester because there were some townships in Ohio called Union.
The growth and expansion in Southeastern Butler County began after the development of transportation. In 1795, the first settlers came through the buffalo trails. These trails are now known as the Route 42 and Cincinnati-Dayton Roads. After thirty years, the roads became accessible to stagecoaches.
Not long after, inns, taverns and commercial establishments started construction along the road. Most of the residents in Southeastern Butler County were farmers. It changed in 1827 when another transportation expansion took place. The industry of paper mills and ice retail boomed when the Erie canal bridged Cincinnati and Toledo. These industries led to the continued development of the town.
The growth and expansion in Southeastern Butler County began after the development of transportation. In 1795, the first settlers came through the buffalo trails. These trails are now known as the Route 42 and Cincinnati-Dayton Roads. After thirty years, the roads became accessible to stagecoaches.
Not long after, inns, taverns and commercial establishments started construction along the road. Most of the residents in Southeastern Butler County were farmers. It changed in 1827 when another transportation expansion took place. The industry of paper mills and ice retail boomed when the Erie canal bridged Cincinnati and Toledo. These industries led to the continued development of the town.
The canal trade started to diminish due to the flourishing railroad transportation in 1851. The railroad prospered the communities of Gano and Maud. The construction of the Interstate-75, a superhighway, dominated the railroads in 1956. Its development brought about new business ventures and added to the population of the city.
Economy and population in Southeastern Butler County continue to grow due to the establishment the Union Center Boulevard interchange with I-75. The intersection came through without the help of federal funds or state funds. The West Chester area is a hub for retail space and commercial area. Both the Cincinnati Marriott North and the Savannah Center lies here. They started a business during the winter of 2007. |
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Southeastern Butler County became the center of commercial and residential growth as Dayton and Cincinnati grow together. In 1997 to 1998 the West Chester Township acquired a land used plan, to embark vision with its growth. The concept aimed for the integration of commercial, residential, and industrial development.
Several infrastructure projects led to the spurt of opportunities in the township which still have their impact up to the present. In 1997, the Union Center Boulevard Interchange opened its doors for commercial development. It started the commercial growth from I-275 and the -75 growth corridor. Further, an 11-mile highway from I-75 to Hamilton catapulted the beginning of Liberty Township's Central Business Direct. This paved way to the retail and dining in the Fairfield Township. It also strengthened the need for the construction of the Liberty Way interchange.
In 2008, a 600-acre commercial development in Liberty Township opened as an office and healthcare center. It was completed with the help of the nearby communities and opened businesses in the I-75 growth corridor.
A three-membered board of trustees heads the township. Aside from them, a township fiscal officer is also elected the year prior. The financial officer is in office for four years.
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Southeastern Butler County became the center of commercial and residential growth as Dayton and Cincinnati grow together. In 1997 to 1998 the West Chester Township acquired a land used plan, to embark vision with its growth. The concept aimed for the integration of commercial, residential, and industrial development.
Several infrastructure projects led to the spurt of opportunities in the township which still have their impact up to the present. In 1997, the Union Center Boulevard Interchange opened its doors for commercial development. It started the commercial growth from I-275 and the -75 growth corridor. Further, an 11-mile highway from I-75 to Hamilton catapulted the beginning of Liberty Township's Central Business Direct. This paved way to the retail and dining in the Fairfield Township. It also strengthened the need for the construction of the Liberty Way interchange.
In 2008, a 600-acre commercial development in Liberty Township opened as an office and healthcare center. It was completed with the help of the nearby communities and opened businesses in the I-75 growth corridor.
A three-membered board of trustees heads the township. Aside from them, a township fiscal officer is also elected the year prior. The financial officer is in office for four years.
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