Washington Township is a township in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,658 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Williamsport, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Our township is a serene, rural community known for its picturesque landscape of working farmland nestled between scenic mountains. The township offers a quiet, countryside lifestyle and is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, thanks to its proximity to extensive State Game Lands and the vast Bald Eagle State Forest. 

Key Features:

• Rural Character & Farmland: The area is distinctly agricultural, featuring working farms, expansive cornfields, and cow pastures. The landscape is a mix of open fields and woodlands, contributing to a peaceful, low-crime environment.
• Outdoor Recreation: Thousands of acres of natural space provide year-round recreation.
  • Bald Eagle State Forest: Located directly to the south, this forest offers nearly 200,000 acres with over 300 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding, as well as opportunities for camping.
  • State Game Lands No. 252: Situated on the east side of the township, these lands conserve over 3,000 acres. They are popular for hunting deer, turkey, and pheasants, and for non-hunting activities like hiking, bird watching, and berry picking.
• Village of Elimsport: Elimsport is the central, unincorporated community within the township, featuring a mix of homes and a few local amenities like the Elimsport Supply store and local churches.

Washington Township blends a quiet, traditional farming lifestyle with immediate access to some of central Pennsylvania’s most beautiful natural preserves, making it an ideal location for those seeking tranquility and outdoor adventure. 

History

Washington Township was formed as part of Northumberland County in 1786. It originally extended from White Deer Hole Creek north to the West Branch Susquehanna River with its eastern boundary also formed by the west branch. The western limit was ambiguous, but most historians assumed that the western boundary followed a line that extended to the south opposite the mouth of Pine Creek in what is now eastern Clinton County. Washington Township is older than Lycoming County. Therefore, it was one of the original townships in Lycoming County. Seven additional townships were created from land that was originally part of Washington Township. They are Armstrong, Bastress, Brady, Clinton, Limestone, Nippenose and Susquehanna Townships. The township is named for the hero of the American Revolution and the 1st President of the United States, George Washington.