History:The township form of government was brought to America in 1620 by the Pilgrims. There are 88 counties in Ohio and currently over 1,300 townships. The word "Sylvan" means "abounding in woods, groves, or trees" and that is where Sylvania got its name. In February of 1835 Ohio Legislatures ordered the establishment of Sylvania Township within the boundaries of then Wood County, Ohio.When...