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Map of Crawford County with Oil Creek Township highlighted.

Map of Crawford County, Pennsylvania with Oil Creek Township highlighted in red. Credit: U.S. Census Bureau.

With Warren County on its east and Venango County to the south, Oil Creek Township is located in Eastern Crawford County and is the township that surrounds the City of Titusville.

Oil Creek Township is a Second Class Township and was established on October 8, 1800. It covers an area of 30.062 square miles, has 45.38 miles of township roads, ten township-owned bridges, one mile of township-owned sewer system, and a population of 1,702 as of the 2020 census.

The East Branch Trail runs through a portion of the Township owned by Clear Lake Authority and Crawford County. Recreationists can park in the parking lot adjacent to the George M. County Forest. Directional signs can be found along Kinsack and Greytown Roads.

The Township is governed by a board of three Supervisors. They serve overlapping six-year terms and are elected by the resident voters in odd-numbered years. All potential Supervisors must have resided in the Township for at least one year prior to their election.

In addition to the Supervisors, the Township also has many elected, employed, and volunteer roles that keep it running smoothly. See the list below to learn about who represents and works for you in Oil Creek Township!

Key Figures

Board of Supervisors Chairman: Kenneth Tracey
Board of Supervisors Vice-Chairman: Dave Christy
Board of Supervisors: Brian Mangel
Secretary / Treasurer / Zoning Officer: April Averill
Public Works: Dave Christy & Tammy Matlak
Road Master: Brian Mangel
Tax Collector (Real Estate & Per Capita): Susan Kerr
Vacancy Board: James Wescoat
Emergency Management Coordinator: Will Wingo
Auditors: Ramona Mangel, Roxanne Minium, Barb Proper
Zoning Hearing Board: Ed Kline, Howard Knapp, John Reagle
Planning Commission: Mitch Bromley, Terry Funk, Vernon Knapp, Leah Carter, Brian Mangel
Ag Security Area Advisory Committee: Alan Dibble, Mac Knapp, Roger Simpson, Supervisor, VACANCY

Spring Clean Up

Spring clean-up takes place every May. Call the Township office for details at 814-827-3826.

Fire Department Coverage

The Township provides funding to and is served by the Hydetown and Pleasantville Volunteer Fire Departments. We appreciate their continued dedication, hard work, and volunteer spirit on behalf of our residents!

Pay Your Taxes Online

In addition to the traditional methods of payment, you also have the option of paying your Oil Creek Township taxes securely online! Check out our secure payment website and select “Oil Creek Township” in the drop-down. Please note that fees apply for online transactions.