Russell Township, located 20 miles east of Cleveland in Geauga County, is home to approximately 5000 residents and was the last township to be formed in Geauga County. The first inhabitants, Gideon Russell and family, settled here in 1818 near Chillicothe Road (Rt. 306). The township covers approximately 19 square miles and is comprised of two main areas: Novelty and South Russell.
The township of Russell is dedicated to land conservation and preserving green space. The large-lot zoning lends itself to a country living experience while still being in close proximity to shopping and other amenities. There are many opportunities to get out and enjoy nature with preserves, hiking trails and The West Woods. The West Woods is part of the Geauga Park District. and frequented by many in the vicinity who enjoy events and programming hosted by the Park all year long.
Residents of South Russell are served by the Chagrin Falls Exempted Village School District and Novelty residents are served by the West Geauga School District.
For more information and up to date happenings, please visit: http://twp.russell.oh.us/ and https://www.geaugaparkdistrict.org/parks/westwoods.shtml
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Population by Age Level. Median Age 53.45. Households: 1,703.
In Thousand of Dollars. (Median Income: $103,866)
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