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1 Rod = 1 pole = 16.5 feet<BR>
1 Rod = 1 pole = 16.5 feet<BR>
1 Chain = 100 links = 66 feet = 4 rods = 4 poles<BR>
1 Chain = 100 links = 66 feet = 4 rods = 4 poles<BR>
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1 Link = 7.92 inches = .66 feet<BR>
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1 Link = 7.92 inches = .66 feet
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A deed that lists a property as '''87 acres and 112 poles''' is the same as '''87 and 112/160 acres'''.

Revision as of 12:36, 13 May 2006

  • Typical Western Reserve Lot = 160 acres

Cuyahoga County consisted of 20 townships

1 Township = 5 sq miles = 100 lots
1 Acre = 160 sq rods = 160 poles = 10 sq chains = 43,560 sq ft
1 Pole = 1 Rod = 16.5 feet
1 Rod = 1 pole = 16.5 feet
1 Chain = 100 links = 66 feet = 4 rods = 4 poles
1 Link = 7.92 inches = .66 feet

A deed that lists a property as 87 acres and 112 poles is the same as 87 and 112/160 acres.

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