Pleasant Township is one of 12 Townships located in Van Wert County Ohio.  We're a rural township with many housing areas and a strong agriculture base. The majority of the County Seat of Van Wert located in our Township. Pleasant Township is responsible for all the unincorporated areas of the Township which includes: fire/EMS protection, road and ditch maintenance, and zoning regulations.

The mission of Pleasant Township is to provide quality service to our citizens in order to lead, support and facilitate the efficient and effective operation of township government and the means to provide for quality of life in a rural setting.