Located in the eastern part of the county, it borders the following townships: Two villages are located in Richland Township: Rushville in the southeast, and West Rushville in the southwest.

Richland Township was so named for the fertile soil within its borders.

[4] It is one of twelve Richland Townships statewide.

[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.