The West Hickory Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.

The Allegheny River forms the eastern boundary of the township.

The unincorporated communities of West Hickory, Neilltown, Trunkeyville, and Stewart Run are in the township.

The racial makeup of the township was 98.63% White, 0.59% Native American, and 0.78% from two or more races.

27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.