Dixon Township is one of the twelve townships of Preble County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 557 people in the township. Geography Located in the southwestern part of the county, it borders the following townships: Jackson Township - north Washington Township - northeast Gasper Township - east Somers Township - southeast corner Israel Township - south Center Township, Union County, Indiana - southwest Harrison Township, Union County, Indiana - west Boston Township, Wayne County, Indiana - northwest No municipalities are located in Dixon Township. Name and history Dixon Township was organized in 1812, and named for county commissioner Eli Dixon. It is the only Dixon Township statewide. Government The township is governed by a three-member board of trustees, who are elected in November of odd-numbered years to a four-year term beginning on the following January 1. Two are elected in the year after the presidential election and one is elected in the year before it. There is also an elected township fiscal officer, who serves a four-year term beginning on April 1 of the year after the election, which is held in November of the year before the presidential election. Vacancies in the fiscal officership or on the board of trustees are filled by the remaining trustees. References External links County website Townships in Preble County, Ohio Townships in Ohio