Located in the eastern center of the county, it borders the following townships: Most of the city of Kenton, the county seat of Hardin County, is located in southern Pleasant Township.

[4] This township was so named on account of its scenery and agriculture.

[5] It is one of fifteen Pleasant Townships statewide.

[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.