Wayne Township
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“Wayne Township was settled in 1807 and incorporated 1808 from Franklin Township. The population was 1,223 at the 2000 census. and one of the most rural areas in Greene County; larger acre residential properties are scattered throughout the township while dense residential development is centered in the villages of Blacksville (West Virginia) and Brave, along the West Virginia state line.
Coal extraction is still in operation in Wayne Township, as such, there are several industrial land uses. The largest concentration of properties classified as industrial use can be found in the Southeastern corner of the township between Rudolph Run and the village of Blacksville.”
This quote was taken from this web site where you can get more information about Wayne Township: http://www.co.greene.pa.us/secured/gc2/depts/eo/twp/wayne.htm
“Townships — are the oldest form of organized government in the United States, dating back to the 17th century. When the Pilgrims came to America from England, they brought the concept of townships with them, and by order of the Mayflower Compact, townships became the first political subdivision in the new world.
The 1899 legislation also was later amended to allow for a transition from second to first class township status, and these transition requirements remain the same today. To become a township of the first class, townships of the second class must have a population density of at least 300 people per square mile, and voters must approve the classification change in a referendum. However, many townships of the second class meeting the density requirement have chosen to maintain their form of government since there are few differences between the two classes of townships.
Even though townships now consist of more than 10 families, they are still governed by a few elected local residents who provide the functions necessary to protect the health and safety of the residents. The governing body of Greene County Townships (second class townships) is composed of three supervisors who are elected at large. Two additional supervisors may be elected if approved by the voters in a referendum, and all are elected for six-year terms. Supervisors may also be employed by the municipality. Some townships have a professional manager or secretary who is hired by the board of supervisors to carry out the policies and enforce the ordinances of the board, relieving the board of routine administrative duties.”
http://www.co.greene.pa.us/secured/gc2/municipalities.htm
Now back to the cache. To start with all cache containers will be the color green for Greene County at least when first placed color could change later. This stop on your tour of Greene County Townships will be in Brave, PA. Enjoy Tom’s Run and the small waterfall that is here. Don’t go after this cache if the water is up. Remember you are in rural Greene County and cell phone service is not the best. Bring your own pen.
Happy caching and enjoy the area.