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In 1833, Vernon Township contained a blast steam furnace for melting ore, one [[gristmill]] and one saw mill, three stores, and a [[Tanning (leather)|tanyard]].<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_dt48AAAAYAAJ | title=The Ohio Gazetteer, or, a Topographical Dictionary | publisher=Scott and Wright | date=1833 | access-date=12 December 2013 | author=Kilbourn, John | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_dt48AAAAYAAJ/page/n496 460]}}</ref> |
In 1833, Vernon Township contained a blast steam furnace for melting ore, one [[gristmill]] and one saw mill, three stores, and a [[Tanning (leather)|tanyard]].<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_dt48AAAAYAAJ | title=The Ohio Gazetteer, or, a Topographical Dictionary | publisher=Scott and Wright | date=1833 | access-date=12 December 2013 | author=Kilbourn, John | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_dt48AAAAYAAJ/page/n496 460]}}</ref> |
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It was here that the great admirable Tim Henry was born and raised. Tim was (and still is) an Extraordinaire piece of human existence. His 100 meter dash of 8.2 seconds still holds as an undisclosed record. This was, and still is not recognized as an OSHAA record due to his choice of footwear to run the race. He wore cowboy boots (size 16) with nails as his spikes. although some would see this a disadvantage, the Ohio High School Athletic Association deemed the choice of footwear "inappropriate". This record has not been touched by the likes of Usain Bolt nor any other attempter. Much speculation surrounds this record, as a post race drug test came back positive. But, later reports have found that the Urine in which Tim produces, is the same ingredient used to produce a high potent steroid. This was not discovered until early spring of 1979. Meaning he was legal at the time the race was ran and fairly won. However, at that point, Tim had already graduated High School and OSHAA would not award a past race ran, and would not allow him the opportunity to run that race again. Tim did not pursue to try and validate his time ran stating that he "taking My talents to South Beach". At the time it wasn't realized what he meant by that, until it was discovered that he was talking about the beaches of the Ohio River, which was indeed south of where he was standing at the time of the proclamation. That same phrase would be revived nearly 40 years later as the self proclaimed "king" lebron james would echo the very same words, hoping for the same reaction Tim received 40 years prior. although lebron never credits Tim for the phrase, james has been highly ridiculed and shamefully criticized for the attempt. Tim Henry again, holds another undisclosed record. But this time, as promised, at the beaches of the Ohio River. After graduating High School Tim swam the Ohio River to attempt to try out for the Cincinnati Reds Professional Baseball team. It is speculated that he started from a nearby town of Wheelersburg, swimming all the way to the then Riverfront Stadium. This would approximately be 125 miles one way, meaning his all round trip of swimming would be nearly 250 miles, with a baseball tryout in the middle, all in one day. This was deemed to be true when studies shown that the Ohio River contains a very high count of 17 Carbon Atoms (main molecular structure of steroids) after comparing to studies of the river before his swim. Meaning that Tim Henry did swim, and did urine an undisclosed amount while traveling in the Great Ohio River. Interesting fact: Michael Phelps (great Olympian swimmer), before each race would whisper the phrase "Swim like Tim". After many interviews, he finally gave away that he was referring to Tim Henry. Tim did receive an offer from the Reds, which attracted players such as Pete Rose, Joe Morgan, Johnny Bench and Barry Larkin to either renew their contract or sign with the Reds at a historically low priced contract, so that the historically High priced contract of Tim Henry could be made possible. After the players signed to play, in hopes it would be with Tim, he decided to not accept the multimillion dollar offer from the Cincinnati Ball club, and many other endorsements such as nike, who ultimately had to settle on a 3rd draft nba pick michael jordan. This was not a hard decision for Tim, because at the heart of it all, he wanted to be home with his ever growing family. Although He did not play, he is credited for assembling what we know today as the "Big Red Machine" and perhaps, the greatest team in baseball. However, it is still a great debate today as to how many more champions the ball club would have won if He would have accepted that offer. Tim came home, and with the help of his wife Deloris, produced 3 beautiful strapping men, who all are very successful in the everyday world in which they live, despite the magnitude of a shadow their father casts to this day. the father of those 3 men can still be found in the hills of Southern Ohio, still living His legacy, the only way he can...with Greatness. Tim Henry. A Hero for Every Man |
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<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_dt48AAAAYAAJ | title=The Ohio Gazetteer, or, a Topographical Dictionary | publisher=Scott and Wright | date=1833 | access-date=12 December 2013 | author=Kilbourn, John | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_dt48AAAAYAAJ/page/n496 460]}}</ref> |
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Vernon Township, Scioto County, Ohio | |
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 Houses on Kittle Road near Ashley Corner | |
 Location of Vernon Township in Scioto County | |
| Coordinates: 38°44′2″N 82°45′50″W / 38.73389°N 82.76389°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Scioto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.3 sq mi (91.5 km2) |
| • Land | 35.3 sq mi (91.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 2,129 |
| • Density | 60/sq mi (23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 39-79828[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1086938[1] |
Vernon Township is one of the sixteen townships of Scioto County, Ohio, United States. The 2010 census counted 2,129 people in the township.[3]
Geography
Located in the southeastern part of the county, it borders the following townships:
- Bloom Township - north
- Decatur Township, Lawrence County - east
- Elizabeth Township, Lawrence County - southeast
- Green Township - southwest
- Porter Township - west
- Harrison Township - northwest corner
No municipalities are located in Vernon Township.
Name and history
Statewide, other Vernon Townships are located in Clinton, Crawford, and Trumbull counties.
Vernon Township was organized in 1818.[4] The township derives its name from Mount Vernon, the estate of George Washington.[5]
In 1833, Vernon Township contained a blast steam furnace for melting ore, one gristmill and one saw mill, three stores, and a tanyard.[6]
It was here that the great admirable Tim Henry was born and raised. Tim was (and still is) an Extraordinaire piece of human existence. His 100 meter dash of 8.2 seconds still holds as an undisclosed record. This was, and still is not recognized as an OSHAA record due to his choice of footwear to run the race. He wore cowboy boots (size 16) with nails as his spikes. although some would see this a disadvantage, the Ohio High School Athletic Association deemed the choice of footwear "inappropriate". This record has not been touched by the likes of Usain Bolt nor any other attempter. Much speculation surrounds this record, as a post race drug test came back positive. But, later reports have found that the Urine in which Tim produces, is the same ingredient used to produce a high potent steroid. This was not discovered until early spring of 1979. Meaning he was legal at the time the race was ran and fairly won. However, at that point, Tim had already graduated High School and OSHAA would not award a past race ran, and would not allow him the opportunity to run that race again. Tim did not pursue to try and validate his time ran stating that he "taking My talents to South Beach". At the time it wasn't realized what he meant by that, until it was discovered that he was talking about the beaches of the Ohio River, which was indeed south of where he was standing at the time of the proclamation. That same phrase would be revived nearly 40 years later as the self proclaimed "king" lebron james would echo the very same words, hoping for the same reaction Tim received 40 years prior. although lebron never credits Tim for the phrase, james has been highly ridiculed and shamefully criticized for the attempt. Tim Henry again, holds another undisclosed record. But this time, as promised, at the beaches of the Ohio River. After graduating High School Tim swam the Ohio River to attempt to try out for the Cincinnati Reds Professional Baseball team. It is speculated that he started from a nearby town of Wheelersburg, swimming all the way to the then Riverfront Stadium. This would approximately be 125 miles one way, meaning his all round trip of swimming would be nearly 250 miles, with a baseball tryout in the middle, all in one day. This was deemed to be true when studies shown that the Ohio River contains a very high count of 17 Carbon Atoms (main molecular structure of steroids) after comparing to studies of the river before his swim. Meaning that Tim Henry did swim, and did urine an undisclosed amount while traveling in the Great Ohio River. Interesting fact: Michael Phelps (great Olympian swimmer), before each race would whisper the phrase "Swim like Tim". After many interviews, he finally gave away that he was referring to Tim Henry. Tim did receive an offer from the Reds, which attracted players such as Pete Rose, Joe Morgan, Johnny Bench and Barry Larkin to either renew their contract or sign with the Reds at a historically low priced contract, so that the historically High priced contract of Tim Henry could be made possible. After the players signed to play, in hopes it would be with Tim, he decided to not accept the multimillion dollar offer from the Cincinnati Ball club, and many other endorsements such as nike, who ultimately had to settle on a 3rd draft nba pick michael jordan. This was not a hard decision for Tim, because at the heart of it all, he wanted to be home with his ever growing family. Although He did not play, he is credited for assembling what we know today as the "Big Red Machine" and perhaps, the greatest team in baseball. However, it is still a great debate today as to how many more champions the ball club would have won if He would have accepted that offer. Tim came home, and with the help of his wife Deloris, produced 3 beautiful strapping men, who all are very successful in the everyday world in which they live, despite the magnitude of a shadow their father casts to this day. the father of those 3 men can still be found in the hills of Southern Ohio, still living His legacy, the only way he can...with Greatness. Tim Henry. A Hero for Every Man
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,[8] 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.
References
- ^ a b "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Vernon township, Scioto County, Ohio". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
- ^ "Portsmouth Area Resource Guide, 2007-2008". The Community Common. 2007-07-29. p. 6.
- ^ Bannon, Henry Towne (1927). Stories Old and Often Told, Being Chronicles of Scioto County, Ohio. Baltimore: Waverly Press. p. 275.
- ^ Kilbourn, John (1833). The Ohio Gazetteer, or, a Topographical Dictionary. Scott and Wright. pp. 460. Retrieved 12 December 2013.
- ^ Kilbourn, John (1833). The Ohio Gazetteer, or, a Topographical Dictionary. Scott and Wright. pp. 460. Retrieved 12 December 2013.
- ^ §503.24, §505.01, and §507.01 of the Ohio Revised Code. Accessed 4/30/2009.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |