Springcreek Township is one of the twelve townships of Miami County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 2,144 people in the township.
Geography
Located in the northern part of the county, it borders the following townships: Orange Township, Shelby County – north Brown Township – east Lostcreek Township – southeast corner Staunton Township – south Washington Township – west
Much of western Springcreek Township is occupied by the city of Piqua.
Name and history
Springcreek Township was established in 1814, and named for its Spring Creek. It is the only Springcreek Township statewide.
Government
The 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 fiscal officer, 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 fiscal officership or on the board of trustees are filled by the remaining trustees.
