Located in the northeastern corner of the county, it borders the following townships: Parts of the villages of West Mansfield and Ridgeway are located in southeastern and northern Bokescreek Township respectively.

Bokescreek Township was formed in 1837 from Perry Township, and named after Bokes Creek.

The township is governed by a three-member board of trustees, who are elected in November of odd-numbered years to a four-year term beginning on the following January 1.

There is also an elected township fiscal officer, who serves a four-year term beginning on April 1 of the year after the election, which is held in November of the year before the presidential election.

State Routes 47 and 292 pass through Bokescreek Township.