As a division of Yanling County, historically Zhongcun was part of the 3rd
county-controlled district () in 1949, the 6th county controlled district () in 1952. The name of
Zhongcun Township appeared in 1956. In 1958,
Zhongcun Township was reorganized as a
commune named Xingfu () and then renamed to
Zhongcun Commune (),
Longzha Yao Ethnic Township was merged to Zhongcun and reorganized as a
production brigade of Longzha (). Zhongcun was reorganized as a township in 1984. Dividing four villages in southern Zhongcun Township,
Longzha Yao Ethnic Township was re-established in February 1985. On November 20, 2015, merging Zhongcun Township,
Longzha Yao Ethnic Township and
Pingle Township, the new
Zhongcun Yao Ethnic Township was created. ==Subdivisions==