Located in the central part of the county, it borders the following townships: No municipalities are located in Richland Township, although several unincorporated communities lie there: Richland Township was established in 1820.

[4] Richland was noted for its fertile soil.

[5] It is one of twelve Richland 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.