The township contains Beardstown City, Oak Grove and Otgen cemeteries.

From 1905 to 1915, more freshwater fish were harvested from the Illinois River than from any other in the United States, except the Columbia.

As of the 2020 census[1] there were 6,719 people, 2,532 households, and 1,610 families residing in the township.

32.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The township is served by Beardstown Community Unit School District 15.