Rootstown is one of eighteen townships in Portage County, Ohio. It was founded in 1802 and named for Ephraim Root, promoter of the Connecticut Land Company.
 
 
Recommended Resources
Rootstown Area Chamber of Commerce
The benefits, policies, and events of the local business membership organization are presented here, along with a calendar of events, list of members, and an overview of the community.
http://www.rootstownchamber.org/
The local branch of the international service organization gives general information about membership in the a Lions Club, specific information about the local organization, directions to it facility, and contact data.
http://www.rootstownlions.org/
Rootstown Local School District
The local public school district's administrative site advances profiles of elementary, middle and high schools within the district, a history of the RLSD, a directory of staff and employment notices, as well as district announcements, bus routes, menus, and other details.
http://sparcc.rootstown.com/
Intended to provide information to current and potential residents, the township's official site includes a local directory, legal notices and public notices of trustee meetings, the zoning board of appeals and the zoning commission, as well as a discussion of its various departments, its storm water program, township parks, recycling programs, and other data.
http://www.rootstowntwp.com/