Located in the northeastern part of the county, it borders the following townships: No municipalities are located in Scott Township, although the unincorporated community of Kirkpatrick lies in the northern part of the township.

Statewide, other Scott Townships are located in Adams, Brown, and Sandusky counties.

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.

Police protection in Scott Township is provided by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department.

Children in Scott Township attend one of two different school systems: those from the western part of the township attend the Ridgedale Local School District, while those from the eastern part attend the River Valley Local School District.