Located on the eastern edge of the county, it borders the following townships: The village of New London is located in southern New London Township.

It was named after New London, Connecticut, the hometown of many of its pioneer settlers.

[4] The township is included in the category of the original Ohio Firelands.

[5] 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,[6] 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.