Monroe Township , founded June 9, 1825, is one of the fourteen townships of Clermont County, Ohio, United States. As of the 20201 census the population was 8,213. The township is the Birthplace of Ulysses S Grant. Geography Located in the southwestern part of the county along the Ohio River, it borders the following townships: Batavia Township - north Tate Township - east Washington Township - south Ohio Township - west Pierce Township - northwest Campbell County, Kentucky lies across the Ohio River to the southwest. No municipalities are located in Monroe Township, although the unincorporated community of Point Pleasant lies in the township's south along the Ohio River. Other unincorporated areas include Nicholsville, Ohio and Laurel, Ohio. Name and history It is one of 22 Monroe Townships 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. Monroe Township also employees a Township Administrator for Overall daily activities. Parks The township maintains two parks: Fair Oak Park in Amelia and Monroe Community Park in Bethel. There is also a rest stop across from the Grant Birthplace and the Bachelier Park sports complex operated by Amelia Knothole Baseball. Notable places Mt. Zion Cemetery/Lafayette School Grant Memorial Bridge Grant Birthplace Henry Clark Corbin/Colclazer Run Services and safety A full service maintenance and service department repair and service township roads, maintain and repair all buildings the township owns and provide support services for some cemeteries located in the township. A contract with the Clermont County Sheriff's office helps to provide an enhanced law enforcement presence in the township. Fire/EMS services are provided by Monroe Township from two stations. School districts Monroe Township is covered by two School districts. New Richmond Exempted Village School District and West Clermont Local School District. Notable people Ulysses S. Grant (April 27, 1822 – July 23, 1885) Commanding General of the United States Army during the