Located in the eastern part of the county, it borders the following townships: It was wholly within the Virginia Military District and was surveyed under the metes and bounds system.

The township is the home of Fort Ancient, a prehistoric earthwork built by the Mound Builders 2,000 years ago.

[6] 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.

Telephone service is provided through the Lebanon, Clarksville, Morrow, and Waynesville exchanges.

Mail is delivered through the Clarksville, Lebanon, Oregonia and Waynesville post offices.