Formed from Town 4, Range 7 of the Connecticut Western Reserve, Freedom Township covers an area of 24 sq mi (62 km2).

The Ravenna Training and Logistics Site covers the southeast corner of the township.

Previously it had been referred to as "North Rootstown" since the original proprietor was Ephraim Root.

The unincorporated community of Drakesburg is located in the eastern part of the township along Ohio State Route 303.

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.