The Rishel Covered Bridge, Col. James Cameron House, and Sodom Schoolhouse are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 2,846 people, 1,211 households, and 830 families residing in the township.

There were 1,284 housing units at an average density of 99.3 per square mile (38.3/km2).

The racial makeup of the township was 98.28% White, 0.56% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.35% from other races, and 0.46% from two or more races.

26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.