Located in the northwestern corner of the county, it borders the following townships and municipalities: The City of Canal Fulton is surrounded by Lawrence Township, and the unincorporated communities of North Lawrence, Newman, and Urban Hill lie within the southern part of the township.

In 1833, Lawrence Township contained 3 gristmills, 3 saw mills, 3 tanneries, and 2 stores.

[4] 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.

The northern half of the township is served by the Northwest Local School District, while the southern half is part of Tuslaw Local School District.

A small area along Erie Avenue in the eastern part of the township is zoned to the Jackson Local School District.