A petition from the residents of the northern part of what was Lycoming Township was submitted on April 26, 1858.

The petition asked that Lycoming Township be divided into northern and southern portions.

U.S. Route 15, the Appalachian Thruway, passes through the eastern side of the township, following the Lycoming Creek valley.

PA-973 leads east 9 miles (14 km) to Warrensville and west the same distance to Salladasburg.

From south to north, these are: Fairlawn, Perryville, and Quiggleville (a short distance up the valley of Hoagland Run).

[1] The entire township is within the watershed of Lycoming Creek, which flows south to the West Branch Susquehanna River at Williamsport.