The original name for the Township was to be Mecca, but was changed after a dispute among early settlers.

[5] The township is attributed as being the oldest organized government in Medina County.

[citation needed] Land from the township was included when the village of Medina was incorporated in 1818.

[citation needed] 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 township employs its own police force and contracts with the City of Medina for Fire and EMS services.