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Warren Township HistoryWarren Township was created May 30, 1803 and was reduced in size when Wells Township was taken at the northern end in 1823. That left 25 full sections and 5 fractional sections. The first white child was born west of the Ohio River in this township. Rich in coal and was considered “Indian Territory.” Blockhouses were found throughout the township below the mouth of Rush Run. Pioneer surnames include: McElroy, Doyle, Carpenter, Cleary, Wells, Stringer, Tilton, Humphrey, and Scamahorn. |
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