![]() ![]() The river traffic helped the surrounding area grow. In the 1830s, Lock 60 was doubled in size and in the 1840s, the locks were expanded to handle wider boats. It was completed in 1825 and was approximately five miles long, extending from Black Rock dam (Lock 60) to Pawlings dam at the Perkiomen creek in Oaks (Lock 61). Schuylkill canal was built to help navigate past rapids on the Schuylkill River between Norristown and Pottstown. In 1896, the Boroughs of Collegeville and Trappe were created from northeastern portions of the township, yielding the present township boundaries. Upper Providence Township was established in 1805 by the division of the former Providence Township along the Perkiomen Creek. This land included Upper and Lower Providence. In March 1725 the farmers living on this land petitioned to form a new township called Providence. The first of which was founded in Trappe. Muhlenberg was the founder of the Lutheran church in the United States. Henry Melchior Muhlenberg to relocate to this area. ![]() Edward and his wife established the Episcopal church in Lower Providence. Person to settle in this area was Edward Lane, who bought 2,500 acres of land from William Penn in 1701. William Penn named the land “The Manor of Gilberts” after his mother's maiden name. After selling off most of the land, he kept a large tract on the east side of the Schuylkill River, which included Upper and Lower Providence and parts of Perkiomen and Worcester. Originally owned the land that is now Upper Providence. ![]()
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