[3] It was named for Levi G. Clover, Jefferson County prothonotary, in 1841.

Redbank Creek, a tributary of the Allegheny River, crosses the township from east to southwest.

The township entirely surrounds the borough of Summerville, located on Redbank Creek.

Pennsylvania Route 28 crosses the township, roughly following Redbank Creek and leading northeast to Brookville, the Jefferson county seat, and southwest to Hawthorn.

25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.