Located in northern Lorain County, it borders the following townships and cities: •
Lorain - northwest and north •
Sheffield Township - north •
Elyria - east •
Carlisle Township - south •
New Russia Township - southwest corner •
Amherst Township - west No municipalities are located in Elyria Township, other than the city of Elyria, which has annexed the majority of the township. ==Name and history==