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Deep dives about Clark Township, Holmes County
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How Clark Township, Holmes County began
Clark Township, in southeastern Holmes County, was originally named German Township and carried that name through the 1888 county census Henry Howe recorded; it was renamed Clark Township in the 1910s. The township holds Charm and Farmerstown in its interior (Farmerstown was already one of Howe's 'small villages' in 1888) and Unionville in its northeast, and includes part of the village of Baltic, which straddles the Holmes, Tuscarawas and Coshocton county line. Charm is where the Guggisberg Cheese Company, under Alfred Guggisberg, developed Baby Swiss cheese in the mid-1960s. Township population grew from about 2,946 in 1990 to 4,322 by 2020.
Where the name comes from
Originally organized as German Township; renamed Clark Township at some point in the 1910s for reasons not recorded.
Before the town
No Native American site specific to Clark Township is recorded.
Timeline
- — Colonel Henry Bouquet's army leaves the Tuscarawas valley route and deploys at Baltic, whose Holmes County side lies in Clark Township, on its way into the Ohio country.
- — The Port Washington Road, State Road No. 20, is opened through Baltic, then Rowville, as an overland route to the Ohio & Erie Canal.
- — The census counts 1,281 people in German Township, the present Clark Township.
- — Rowville, later Baltic, is platted on August 14.
- — The census counts 1,517 people in German Township.
- — Henry Howe's county history lists Farmerstown among the 'small villages' of Holmes County; the township itself still appears in his census table under its original name, German Township.
- — German Township is renamed Clark Township.
- — The Guggisberg Cheese Company, run by Alfred Guggisberg outside Charm, develops Baby Swiss cheese.
- — The census counts 2,946 people in the township.
- — The census counts 3,712 people in the township.
- — The census counts 4,080 people in the township.
- — Township population recorded at 4,322, up from 2,946 in 1990.
- — The Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies estimates the Holmes County area Amish settlement, in which Charm and Farmerstown lie, at 332 church districts and 38,775 people.
Stories
A township that changed its name
Clark Township, in the southeastern corner of Holmes County, was first German Township, and it still appears under that name in Henry Howe's 1888 tables, with 1,281 residents in 1840 and 1,517 in 1880. It was renamed Clark Township in the 1910s. Its villages kept their names: Charm, with its own post office, ZIP 44617, a name of obscure origin; Farmerstown; and Unionville, with part of Baltic in the southeast. In the mid-1960s the Guggisberg Cheese Company outside Charm, owned by Alfred Guggisberg, developed Baby Swiss cheese. The township now has more than 4,300 residents, up from 2,946 in 1990, and sits inside the Holmes County Amish settlement, which the Young Center counted in 2026 at 332 church districts and 38,775 people.
Local history sources: en.wikipedia.org · en.wikipedia.org · en.wikipedia.org · archive.org · archive.org · groups.etown.edu · hmdb.org · hmdb.org
Water
Mostly private wells The water here
- Sugarcreek Village48% of residentsGroundwater wells (4 wells)
- Tcmsd-baltic34% of residentsGroundwater wells (2 wells)
- Millersburg Village11% of residentsGroundwater wells (2 wells)
- Walnut Creek Water Co.4% of residentsGroundwater wells (3 wells)
- Berlin Water Company2% of residentsGroundwater wells (4 wells)
- Bloomfield Water Company2% of residentsGroundwater wells (5 wells)
- Nashville Village0% of residentsGroundwater wells (2 wells)
Hospitals, fire stations and more
Inside Clark Township, Holmes County's boundary: 1 public school, 16 private schools, 2 Toxics Release Inventory facilities and 2 spill cases. Press a pin or a name for its whole record and its source.
Public schools (1)
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Flat Ridge Elementary School5 of 5 stars · Charm
- Address
- 2609 CO Rd 600, Charm, OH 44617
- School district
- East Holmes Local School District
- Kind (NCES)
- Regular School
- Students, 2023-24
- 77
- Teachers (full-time equivalent)
- 5.38
- Report card, 2025-26
- 5 of 5 stars
- Performance index
- 90.4%
- Ohio building IRN
- 065672
- NCES school ID
- 390476802937
NCES school record ↗ Ohio School Report Card ↗ Street map and directions ↗
Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2024-25 and Common Core of Data 2023-24 (type, students, teachers); Ohio School Report Cards 2025-26 (Department of Education and Workforce), matched by name within the district.
Private schools (16)
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Bell Valley SchoolPrivate, religious, independent · Sugarcreek
- Address
- 136 Smokey Ln Rd Nw, Sugarcreek, OH 44681
- Kind
- religious, independent
- Students, 2023-24
- 54
- Teachers (full-time equivalent)
- 4.9
- Students per teacher
- 11.0204
- NCES private school ID
- A2301903
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Brush RunPrivate, religious, independent · Baltic
- Address
- 2131 Township Rd 176, Baltic, OH 43804
- Kind
- religious, independent
- Students, 2023-24
- 29
- Teachers (full-time equivalent)
- 2
- Students per teacher
- 14.5
- Phone
- (330) 600-4829
- NCES private school ID
- A1302262
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Buckeye SchoolPrivate, religious, independent · Baltic
- Address
- 2943 Tr 163, Baltic, OH 43804
- Kind
- religious, independent
- Students, 2023-24
- 20
- Teachers (full-time equivalent)
- 2
- Students per teacher
- 10
- Phone
- (330) 260-4122
- NCES private school ID
- A1302263
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Charm ViewPrivate, religious, independent · Millersburg
- Address
- 4682 Tr. # 371, Millersburg, OH 44654
- Kind
- religious, independent
- Students, 2023-24
- 24
- Teachers (full-time equivalent)
- 2
- Students per teacher
- 12
- Phone
- (330) 893-0711
- NCES private school ID
- A1302270
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Charm ViewPrivate, religious, independent · Millersburg
- Address
- 2984 County Road 600, Millersburg, OH 44654
- Kind
- religious, independent
- Students, 2023-24
- 19
- Teachers (full-time equivalent)
- 2
- Students per teacher
- 9.5
- NCES private school ID
- A1702841
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Clear SpringsPrivate, religious, independent · Millersburg
- Address
- 2714 Tr 151, Millersburg, OH 44654
- Kind
- religious, independent
- Students, 2023-24
- 19
- Teachers (full-time equivalent)
- 2.9
- Students per teacher
- 6.55172
- NCES private school ID
- A1302279
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Knob ViewPrivate, religious, independent · Baltic
- Address
- 4652 County Road 59, Baltic, OH 43804
- Kind
- religious, independent
- Students, 2023-24
- 37
- Teachers (full-time equivalent)
- 2
- Students per teacher
- 18.5
- Phone
- (740) 545-0947
- NCES private school ID
- A1302362
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Meadow Valley SchoolPrivate, religious, denomination-affiliated · Baltic
- Address
- 2228 County Road 114, Baltic, OH 43804
- Kind
- religious, denomination-affiliated
- Students, 2023-24
- 25
- Teachers (full-time equivalent)
- 2
- Students per teacher
- 12.5
- Phone
- (330) 521-1634
- NCES private school ID
- A2302155
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Scenic Acres SchoolPrivate, religious, independent · Sugarcreek
- Address
- 3807 Tr # 162, Sugarcreek, OH 44681
- Kind
- religious, independent
- Students, 2023-24
- 27
- Teachers (full-time equivalent)
- 2
- Students per teacher
- 13.5
- Phone
- (330) 275-2753
- NCES private school ID
- A1302482
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Scenic Valley SchoolPrivate, religious, independent · Baltic
- Address
- 2165 Tr 152, Baltic, OH 43804
- Kind
- religious, independent
- Students, 2023-24
- 26
- Teachers (full-time equivalent)
- 2
- Students per teacher
- 13
- NCES private school ID
- A1302485
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Shutt ValleyPrivate, religious, independent · Baltic
- Address
- 3514 State Road 643, Baltic, OH 43804
- Kind
- religious, independent
- Students, 2023-24
- 26
- Teachers (full-time equivalent)
- 2
- Students per teacher
- 13
- Phone
- (330) 592-7407
- NCES private school ID
- A1502983
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Sunny MeadowsPrivate, religious, independent · Baltic
- Address
- 2703 Tr # 190, Baltic, OH 43804
- Kind
- religious, independent
- Students, 2023-24
- 26
- Teachers (full-time equivalent)
- 2
- Students per teacher
- 13
- Phone
- (330) 893-3793
- NCES private school ID
- A1302540
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Troyer ValleyPrivate, religious, independent · Sugarcreek
- Address
- 2261 County Road 70, Sugarcreek, OH 44681
- Kind
- religious, independent
- Students, 2023-24
- 23
- Teachers (full-time equivalent)
- 2
- Students per teacher
- 11.5
- Phone
- (330) 600-8985
- NCES private school ID
- A1302554
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Union HillPrivate, religious, independent · Sugarcreek
- Address
- 2971 Township Rd 166, Sugarcreek, OH 44681
- Kind
- religious, independent
- Students, 2023-24
- 11
- Teachers (full-time equivalent)
- 1
- Students per teacher
- 11
- Phone
- (330) 852-2450
- NCES private school ID
- A1302556
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Whispering Pines SchoolPrivate, religious, independent · Millersburg
- Address
- 4601 Township Rd 184, Millersburg, OH 44654
- Kind
- religious, independent
- Students, 2023-24
- 17
- Teachers (full-time equivalent)
- 2
- Students per teacher
- 8.5
- Phone
- (330) 600-1570
- NCES private school ID
- A1503051
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Woodland SchoolPrivate, religious, independent · Baltic
- Address
- 2418 Tr 183, Baltic, OH 43804
- Kind
- religious, independent
- Students, 2023-24
- 33
- Teachers (full-time equivalent)
- 2
- Students per teacher
- 16.5
- Phone
- (330) 763-1957
- NCES private school ID
- A1302580
Source: NCES Private School Survey 2023-24.
Facilities reporting toxic releases (2)
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Lippert Components Inc. Plant 14Toxics Release Inventory · Sugarcreek
- Address
- 2761 Sr 93 N, Sugarcreek, OH 44681
- County
- Holmes County
- Status
- Reports to the Toxics Release Inventory (active)
- EPA program ID
- 44681LPPRT2761S
- EPA registry ID
- 110022523090
EPA facility record ↗ EPA Facility Registry Service (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗
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Mcclain GalionToxics Release Inventory · Winesburg
- Address
- 7415 Peabody - Kent Rd., Winesburg, OH 44690
- County
- Holmes County
- Status
- Reports to the Toxics Release Inventory (active)
- EPA program ID
- 44690MCCLN7415P
- EPA registry ID
- 110000917964
EPA facility record ↗ EPA Facility Registry Service (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗
Source: EPA Facility Registry Service, Toxics Release Inventory reporters. Reporting a release is required of large users of listed chemicals; it is not by itself a violation.
Spills reported since 2021 (2)
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Oil Crude2025-02-16 · Clark Twp
- Reported
- 2025-02-16
- What spilled
- Oil Crude
- Largest amount reported
- 20 gallons
- Where
- Clark Twp, Holmes County
- Ohio EPA district office
- NEDO
- Ohio EPA case number
- 2502EPA0000206
Ohio EPA spill reports (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗
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Milk Reached water2024-08-08 · Clark Twp
- Reported
- 2024-08-08
- What spilled
- Milk
- Largest amount reported
- 7,200 gallons
- Reached a waterway
- 38 - Salt Creek
- Where
- Clark Twp, Holmes County
- Ohio EPA district office
- NEDO
- Ohio EPA case number
- 2408EPA0001374
Ohio EPA spill reports (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗
Source: Ohio EPA emergency response spill reports, 2021 to September 2026, one point per case where Ohio EPA placed it. A report is what the caller or responder recorded; amounts are often blank or estimated.
Its ZIP codes
Each ZIP code that touches Clark Township, Holmes County, with the share of its residents who live here and the same headline figures as the ZIP page.
| ZIP | Share | Water | Radon | Home value | Schools | Flood |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43804 Clark Township and Baltic | 45% | Mostly private wells | 4.0 pCi/L average radon | Median year built 1981 | Garaway Local · 4 stars overall | 0.8% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 44681 Sugarcreek | 20% | Mostly private wells | 9.4 pCi/L average radon | Median year built 1978 | Garaway Local · 4 stars overall | 2.7% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 44654 Berlin Township and Millersburg | 3% | Mostly private wells | 7.4 pCi/L average radon | Median year built 1986 | West Holmes Local · 3.5 stars overall | 1.9% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
Local government
Who holds office in Clark Township, Holmes County, how its elections and ballot issues came out, and the state auditor's record.
Money issues on the ballot since 2018: 3 of 3 passed.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-05 | Issue: 3. Tax Levy - Renewal - Clark Twp - Fire/EMS - 2 mills / 5yrs (2.0 mills, renewal) | 124 | 54 | Passed (69.66% for) |
| 2024-03-19 | Issue 4: 4 Proposed Tax Levy - Renewal - Clark Township - Roads - 2.5 Mills / 5 years (2.5 mills, renewal) | 48 | 30 | Passed (61.54% for) |
| 2018-11-06 | Issue: 11 Clark Twp Renewal Road 2.5 Mills (2.5 mills, renewal) | 207 | 64 | Passed (76.38% for) |
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-04 | Township Trustee (unofficial count) | Javan Raber 42, 50.0%; David A. Yoder 42, 50.0% |
| 2023-11-07 | Township Trustee | Bryan R. Olinger 191, 100.0% |
| 2021-11-02 | Township Trustee (unofficial count) | John Jorg 38, 44.19%; David A. Yoder 48, 55.81% |
| 2019-11-05 | Township Trustee (unofficial count) | Marvin Hershberger 55, 100.0% |
| 2019-11-05 | Township Fiscal Officer (unofficial count) | Cheryl Aleshire 47, 100.0% |
| 2017-11-07 | Township Trustee | John Jorg 69, 48.25%; David A. Yoder 74, 51.75% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
The county
Holmes County: 14 ZIP codes, 21 cities, villages and townships, 42,404 people.
Nearby places
Quick answers
What county is Clark Township, Ohio in?
Clark Township, Holmes County is a township in Holmes County, Ohio, with 4,161 residents.
How did Clark Township, Ohio get its name?
Originally organized as German Township; renamed Clark Township at some point in the 1910s for reasons not recorded. Source
What ZIP code is Clark Township, Ohio?
Clark Township, Holmes County is served by ZIP codes 43804, 44681 and 44654; 43804 holds the largest share of its residents.
Where does Clark Township, Ohio get its water?
The main water source for Clark Township, Holmes County (Sugarcreek Village): Mostly private wells.
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