Central Frontenac was created in 1998 through an amalgamation of the Townships of Hinchinbrooke, Kennebec, Olden and Oso.

[3] According to the 2006 Statistics Canada Census:[7] The main road is Highway 7 which runs through the entire township from east to west.

Central Frontenac Road 38 intersects Highway 7 at Sharbot Lake and runs south to South Frontenac Township, providing connectivity with Kingston.

The route of the former Kingston and Pembroke Railway runs through the township, and has been converted into the K&P Rail Trail.

The fire spread to the adjacent historic century-old St. James Anglican church, destroying both buildings.