The township is home to three divisions of the Huron–Clinton Metroparks system: Lower Huron, Oakwoods, and Willow.

The first post office opened with the name Huron, but soon closed.

The Waltz Road–Huron River Bridge, first constructed in 1924 and later replaced in 2017, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

[8] As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 13,737 people, 4,745 households, and 3,796 families residing in the township.

15.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The southeastern corner of the township is served by Flat Rock Community Schools, and the northeastern portion of the township is served by Woodhaven-Brownstown School District.