[3] It was named in honor of William Crawford (soldier) who was a defender of the white settlers from the attacks if Indians.

[4] The township is in southern Crawford County, bordered to the southwest by French Creek, a tributary of the Allegheny River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 12.8 square miles (33.2 km2), all land.

[3] Geologic Province:[5] Northwestern Glaciated Plateau Lowest Elevation:[6] 1,050 ft (320 m) where French Creek flows out of the township.

The racial makeup of the township was 99.17% White, 0.24% African American, 0.12% Asian, and 0.47% from two or more races.