It is part of the State College, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area.

[4] Curtin Village and Harmony Forge Mansion are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

[5] Boggs Township is located north of the center of Centre County.

The borough of Milesburg is in the southern part of the township but is a separate municipality.

The census-designated places of Yarnell, Runville, Moose Run, Holters Crossing, Wingate are in the township.