During the Deyou period (1275–1276) of the Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279), the Mongolian army invaded the town and the local residents were slaughtered.
In 1675, in the 14th year of Kangxi period of Qing dynasty (1644–1911), the Eight Banners fought against Wu Sangui here and the local residents fled from their hometown in order to avoid the war.
In June 1956, Qingxi Township (清溪乡) and Zhonghe Township merged into "Zhonghe Township". In 1995, Shanzao Township (山枣乡) merged into Zhonghe Township. In 2000, Zhonghe was upgraded to a Town.
Administrative division
The town is divided into seven villages and two communities, the following areas: Cangfang Community, Yashan Community, Dingziqiao Village, Qingjiang Village, Zhonghe Village, Chang'an Village, Shanzaotan Village, Xiaojiang Village, and Jianghe Village (苍坊社区和雅山社区，丁字桥村、清江村、中和村、长安村、山枣潭村、小江村和江河村).
Geography
Longwangpai (龙王排) is the highest place in the town, measures 886 metres (2,907ft) in height.
Qingjiang Reservoir (清江水库) is located in the town.
Education
Public junior high school in the town includes the Zhonghe Meddle School.
Transportation
County road: Wenjiashi–Zhonghe County Road (文中线), Wenjiashi-Shanzao County Road (文山线), etc.
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