Springdale Township was organized in 1873, and named for the various springs and dales within its borders.

Part of the city of Walnut Grove is located in Springdale Township.

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 215 people, 77 households, and 64 families residing in the township.

There were 77 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.9% were married couples living together, 2.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.6% were non-families.

15.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.