The History of Nether Providence Township, PA

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Nether Providence Township is located in central Delaware County and has a population of around 13,000 based on the census of 2010. The surrounding municipalities are Upper Providence, Springfield Township, Swarthmore, Ridley Township, Cheser, Brookhaven, and Rose Valley.

Early History

Native Americans of the Lenape tribe were the first documented residents of Nether Providence Township. They lived in the area for about 500 years, but by 1740, only a few remained. Two months before William Penn's arrival, John Sharpless stumbled upon the area and settled near Ridley Creek.

There were many small towns in the area before Penn arrived, which became known as Providence Township. Today's Nether Providence, Rose Valley, Media, and Upper Providence were all part of Providence Township.

Throughout the decades, Nether Providence had four stages of growth, from farming to industrialization, a resort, and lastly, a residential area. By 1729, the region had produced enough crops to be able to sell to New England, Canada, and Europe.

Leiper Railroad, the first railway in the Township, was constructed in 1809 and ran until 1828. Later, the first independent trolley began running in 1892 and was used through 1938.

Education System

The first school opened in 1810 has since grown throughout the community. Nether Providence Township is a part of the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District and offers public schools for children. Public schools are Providence Elementary School, Swarthmore-Rutledge Elementary School, Wallingford Elementary School, Strath Haven Middle School, and Strath Haven High School.

To learn more about the surrounding regions, check out our next blog on The Borough of Media.

Our Local Office

You can rely on our experienced Nether Providence Township, Pennsylvania, personal injury attorneys at Schuster Law to be there when you need them most. If you believe you might have a claim, contact us to learn more about your options.