Located in the southern part of the county, it borders the following townships: The village of Pleasant City is located in central Valley Township.

As well, two unincorporated communities lie in the township: Buffalo in the east, and Derwent at its center.

[4] Statewide, the only other Valley Township is located in Scioto County.

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,[5] 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.