It was named Augusta in honor of a postmaster's wife.

[1] Augusta Township covers an area of 32.53 square miles (84.3 km2) and contains one incorporated settlement, Augusta.

The streams of Elm Creek and Whitewater River run through this township.

Augusta Township contains three airports or landing strips: Augusta Airport, Augusta Municipal Airport and Sills Air Park.

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