Hardy Township

Holmes County, Hardy TownshipIt was on June 4, 1812 that Hardy Township, the first township in Holmes County, was established. Peter Casey, one of the earliest known settlers of this area, was responsible for its name. Considered the “Godfather” of Hardy Township, Casey named it after Samuel Hardy, a Virginia congressman from his home state. Millersburg, located in Hardy Township, was made the county seat on April 12, 1824.

More information about Hardy Township can be found on pages 183-185  in the book “Holmes County Ohio to 1985” (c) 1985 by the Holmes County History Book Committee. The book is located in the Local History and Genealogy Room at the Central Library in Millersburg.  (This text is not a primary source.)

Hardy Township Cemeteries

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