Another township which was included in the disputed territory and was governed by the "Fair Play Men" was Piatt, erected April 30, 1858, out of part of Mifflin. It was named in honor of William Piatt, who was then an associate judge of the county. It is the thirty-ninth in size and contains 5,120 acres. The surface of the township is rolling and there are some fine farms, especially along that portion of it known as Level Corner.

The first settler was an Irishman, named Larry Burt, who located near the mouth of the present Larry’s Creek, from whom it was named. Others who followed him were Simon Cool and Robert, John and Adam King. Cool was a soldier in the Revolutionary war and was killed by Indians in 1780. The Kings settled near what is now Level Corner, and Robert. was also a soldier in the Revolutionary war. Another early settler at the mouth of Larry’s Creek was Peter Duffy. He was an Irishman who had had a varied experience, at one time being attacked by a pack of wolves near his home, and in defending himself with nothing but a stout stick contracted a cold which resulted in his death. The country at this time was wild and the only road was the Indian path up the river, and the task of getting supplies to the homes of the settlers was a difficult one. Peter Duffy’s children built a tavern on the east side of Larry’s Creek which became a famous place in its day and many noted people were its guests. It had a large portrait of General Jackson on the sign hanging outside, which always attracted a good deal of attention from travelers. The tavern was kept for some years by Mary Ann Duffy, who was a woman of very strong character. She kept a bar, with all kinds of strong drink for sale, and anyone of good repute while stopping with her could get one drink, but no more, and this rule was rigidly adhered to.

Another prominent settler was John Knox, a lineal descendant of the famous reformer of the same name, who came from Ireland. He built a grist mill at the mouth of the creek in 1779. Another prominent family was that of E. H. Russell, at a later day, from whom H. H. Russell, superintendent of the Pennsylvania Railroad at Williamsport, and his father, the late Maj. Evan Russell, were descended. The Thomas family was also another prominent one, as were the Riddells, who lived at Larry’s Creek, and one of whom was sheriff of the county.

The splendid sweep of land lying in the bend of the river and known as Level Corner has had several residents who played an important part in the early history of Piatt Township. Among these was Isaac Smith, who was a leading Presbyterian and an elder in the church and a member of Congress from the district of which Lycoming County was a part. It was also for some time the residence of the famous scout and guide, Robert Covenhoven, who played such a prominent part in the early history of this whole section. There were also the Marshalls and Martins, all of them closely identified with the development of the township.

Larry’s Creek runs through the middle of the township and the lands along its bottoms are of a very productive character and are well tilled by a progressive lot of farmers.

The only village in the township is Larry’s Creek, at the mouth of Larry’s Creek, and a station on the New York Central Railroad. It was established as a postoffice in March, 1858, and James M. Blackwell was appointed the first postmaster. Religious meetings were held in the township as early as 1791 and there are now good churches and schoolhouses located at convenient places. Piatt Township has a population of 392.