Waterford Township was organized in April, 1854.

It was first called Henry Township, and the name was changed to its present form in May of that year.

[1] Waterford Township covers an area of 36.13 square miles (93.6 km2) and contains one incorporated settlement, Charlotte.

According to the USGS, it contains six cemeteries: Assumption, Glahn, Gohlmann, Immaculate Conception, McClure and Saint Josephs.

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