It is located at the confluence of the Hemlock Creek and Allegheny River, and is largely made up of seasonal/recreational camps and cottages, which are situated near state gamelands.

The Pithole Stone Arch Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 543 people, 241 households, and 162 families residing in the township.

The racial makeup of the township was 99.45% White, 0.18% African American, 0.18% Asian, and 0.18% from two or more races.

29.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.