[2] It was founded in 1817, dividing from Tyrone Township while the area was still part of Cumberland County.

The county office is at 3954 Veterans Way, in Elliottsburg, in the far southern part of the township.

[3] The area is overwhelmingly agricultural, with small population centers in Ickesburg and the hamlet of Saville.

[4] According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 46.0 square miles (119.2 km2), all land.

19.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.