Located in the southwestern part of the county, it borders the following townships and city: The city of Powell is located in southern Liberty Township, and the ghost town of Carpenter's Mill lies in the township.

[5] The first non-American Indian settler of Liberty Township - also of Delaware County - was Capt.

Nathan Carpenter, who settled in the township on May 1, 1801, after a journey of over 2½ months from New York City.

"[6] 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.

There is also an elected township fiscal officer,[7] who serves a four-year term beginning on April 1 of the year after the election, which is held in November of the year before the presidential election.