[2] The township was named for Frederick Antes, a colonel who fought during the Revolutionary War.

Census-designated places in the township include (from north to south) Tipton, Fostoria, Roots, Reightown, and Pinecroft.

Interstate 99 traverses the eastern side of the township, with three exits within its borders.

22.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Portions of the Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 108 and Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 158 occupy much of the township.