History of Ideal Township

Originally established in 1899 - and officially chartered in 1902 - Ideal Township is governed by a three-member, elected Board of Supervisors. The Clerk/Treasurer is a non-voting member of the Board.

• The Township consists of 35 square miles.
• A full-time staff maintains, including snow plowing, more than 52 miles of township roads.
• A 30 member volunteer fire department provides fire protection to the township.
• A park and the community center are located at 35458 Butternut Point Road.
• The township maintains a transfer station for garbage, recycling & composting services.

Here are some stories submitted to Ideal Township Centennial Committee during our celebration in 2002. Take a look to get some insight into the history of Ideal and its residents.

Ben Knebel Retires	Gramma_Knebel	Reverend Knebel
Mailboat Delivery	Gramma and Kids	Grandpa Meyer
Big Fish Story	Gramma and John	Grandpa Knebel
On the Lawn	Gramma and John 2	The Gang