In a message dated 11/16/2005 8:44:02 AM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > I was just wondering if anyone would know how Rome Township got its name? Some of my family were known for their apples in Lawrence Co. and was just wondering if it was for the Rome Apple. Also, I am researching Faulkner's and Henderson's from this area. Is anyone else? Perhaps we can compare information. Kathie< There is an article about Rome Township in the 1882 Hardesty History, that says the township was originally called Center Township, but changed to Rome about 1821-2. I can't confirm that time frame. I have a copy from the 1820 microfilm, and it is referred to as Rome Township there. The area was part of Gallia County from 1803 until Lawrence Co was organized in 1817, so the Gallia records would probably have to be researched to pin down a date for the name change. Change when Lawrence County was organized would make sense. The township is in range 15, on the extreme eastern side of Lawrence. Ranges 16 and 17, with Union and Fayette townships on the river, were also part of Gallia Co. Rome was more centrally located, along the river front, while a part of Gallia. Don Clark