Forks Township was founded in 1754 north of Easton, Pennsylvania.

It was founded as a farming based community in-between the Bushkill Creek and Delaware River.

Many taverns and inns were developed due to meet the demand of passengers through the area, such as Pennsylvania Route 611 in the 19th century.

Crayola was founded in 1903 as a small crayon industry in Easton, and moved its headquarters to Forks Township.

In the mid-20th century, the decrease of agriculture led to major suburban development in the area.

Its six villages are Chestnut Hill, Churchville, Keplers Mill, Sandts Eddy, Uhlers Station, and Zucksville.

At the 2000 census there were 8,419 people, 3,035 households, and 2,415 families living in the township.

There were 3,159 housing units at an average density of 262.0 per square mile (101.2/km2).