It is located at 43°46′24″N 85°30′09″W / 43.77333°N 85.50250°W / 43.77333; -85.50250 (Paris, Michigan) on the Muskegon River about 5 miles (8 km) north of Big Rapids.

[1] The Muskegon River, a tributary of Lake Michigan, flows southward through the eastern part of the township.

23.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

In 2023, plans to build a battery factory by China-based manufacturer Gotion have been met with resistance with some local residents because of Gotion's connection to the Chinese government.

[8][9] On November 7, 2023 and following two earlier resignations, the remaining five members of the Green Charter Township board were recalled.

[10] Before the recall, the board had unanimously approved a property tax abatement initiative to attract the Gotion plant to Mecosta County.