Royalton Township was officially organized in 1835.  The first log school house was erected in approximately 1840.  Three years later a post office was established to Royalton's 280 residents.  Over the next 150 years the Township experienced a gradual growth, but remained predominately agricultural.  The rich soil in the Township made it ideal for the growing of grapes.

In recent years, Royalton Township has become known as a prime residential area.  Industry and commercial development has also found the Township to be an advantageous location.  Most recently, Lakeland Regional Health Center selected Royalton Township as the site for a major expansion of its medical facility.  This diversity of activity within the Township marks its attractiveness as a place in which to live and to work.