Lugu Township exploitation was launched in around 1741 (during the 5th and the 6th year of Cianlong years in Cing Dynasty). It was known as Linyipu, possessing nowadays the areas in Jhushan and Lugu. In 1904 (the 8th year before the Republic of China, or during the Japanese colonization), Japanese colonial government set up Jiangzihliao region battle in Shalianbao (a fortress where batteries of artillery troops resided) and named as Jiangzihliao. In 1920, Linyipu was transformed to Lugu manor. In 1945, the government of Republic of China abrogated prefecture system and changed to Lugu Township of Nantou County in 1950. The administrative division of Lugu Township was established firmly from that moment on practicing until now. In 1955, the total administrative divisions were count up to thirteen villages under a regulation, including Jhushan, Lugu, Jhangya, Guangsing, Neihu, Heya, Jhulin, Jhufong, Fonghuang, Yunglong, Shioufong, Cingshuei, and Rueitian.
