Providence is a ghost town located at 41°25′05″N83°52′20″W / 41.41806°N 83.87222°W / 41.41806; -83.87222 along the Maumee River in the southwest portion of the township. Providence's growth and development was due to the Miami and Erie Canal. After suffering a destructive fire in mid-19th century, followed by a choleraepidemic and decline in canal traffic, Providence was abandoned and became defunct. The village site and remaining buildings are now part of Providence Metropark, in the Metropark System of Toledo, featuring an array of canal-era features.
Geography
Located in the far southern part of the county along the Maumee River, it borders the following townships:
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 20.1square miles (52.2km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,651 people, 2,387 households, and 1,847 families residing in the township. The population density was 330.3 people per square mile (127.5/km²). There were 2,486 housing units at an average density of 123.4/sqmi (47.7/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 97.74% White, 0.62% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.35% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.92% of the population.
There were 2,387 households, out of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.1% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 18.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.19.
Providence Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Providence Township was a township in southeastern Pennsylvania, USA from 1729 until it was divided in 1805. Initially the township was part of Philadelphia County. Then in 1784, Providence Township was in that portion of Philadelphia County that was split off to form Montgomery County.
Originally the land was a major part of William Penn's Manor of Gilberts. In 1699, Penn sold off 5,000 acres (20km2) east of the Perkiomen Creek and leased the land to the west. On 2 March 1729, the courts created Providence Township, although it was often referred to as New Providence.
On 12 November 1805, Providence Township was divided along the Perkiomen Creek into the townships of Upper Providence and Lower Providence .
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Man killed in crash in Providence Township, Lancaster County
A man was killed Wednesday afternoon in a crash in Providence Township, Lancaster County.
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published: 09 Feb 2023
Fire displaces family of three in Providence Township
A family of three is displaced after fire struck a house in Providence Township, Lancaster County, PA.
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published: 23 Jan 2013
Firefighters battle blaze in Providence Township [raw video]
A man and his dog escaped injury early today after a fire broke out shortly after 7:30 a.m. in a home along Route 272 in Providence Township, Lancaster County, PA. View article at http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/297095
published: 04 Oct 2010
House burns in Providence Township, Lancaster County
Embers from a burn pile sparked a fire that destroyed a home Saturday in Providence Township.
The residents of the home, at 417 Lancaster Pike (Route 272), were doing yardwork when their house caught fire just before 2 p.m., Willow Street Fire Chief Mike Reese said.
Read more: http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/564279_Burn-pile-sparks-fire-that-destroys-Providence-house.html
published: 08 Jan 2012
Township officials: PennDOT plan to fix dangerous intersection in southern Lancaster County won't...
Township officials: PennDOT plan to fix dangerous intersection in southern Lancaster County won't work
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Search at Pequea Township, Lancaster County, property
Pennsylvania State Police searched a Lancaster County property on Tuesday, where a missing woman was last seen in 1984.
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Multi-vehicle crash shuts down Lancaster County intersection
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Lancaster County police team up with addiction and mental health treatment providers
West Lampeter Township Officer Jesse Blank has a new partner for his Sunday afternoon patrol.
It’s part of a new coordinated ride-along program developed by Blueprints for Addiction Recovery, a drug treatment facility group.
The program launched on Sept. 3.
“This whole ride-along program is just about building relationships with law enforcement and the communities," said Chris Dreisbach, CEO of Blueprints for Addiction Recovery and co-founder of Second Chance PA.
Read the full article here: https://www.fox43.com/article/news/community/lancaster-county-west-lampeter-police-blueprints-addiction-recovery-second-chance/521-292f7609-0ec6-4f06-a225-baaecb5051e4
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Firefighters battle blaze in Providence Township
Firefighters from more than a dozen companies battled a blaze Tuesday that destroyed a New Providence business.
Only a shell of the two-story brick building that housed Beiler Engine Service, 280 Pennsy Road, remained standing late Tuesday.
Four hours after the fire broke out, crews remained at the scene pouring water on the still-smoldering structure.
Refton Deputy Fire Chief Jesse Adsitt said the building was "pretty well gone" when he arrived with the first engine just after 6 p.m.
Read more: http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/570117_Flames-destroy-New-Providence-engine-shop.html
published: 18 Jan 2012
Two found dead after house fire in Lancaster County
Pennsylvania State Police say two people were found dead after a fire early Monday morning in Fulton Township, Lancaster County.
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A man was killed Wednesday afternoon in a crash in Providence Township, Lancaster County.
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A man was killed Wednesday afternoon in a crash in Providence Township, Lancaster County.
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A man was killed Wednesday afternoon in a crash in Providence Township, Lancaster County.
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A family of three is displaced after fire struck a house in Providence Township, Lancaster County, PA.
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A family of three is displaced after fire struck a house in Providence Township, Lancaster County, PA.
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A family of three is displaced after fire struck a house in Providence Township, Lancaster County, PA.
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A man and his dog escaped injury early today after a fire broke out shortly after 7:30 a.m. in a home along Route 272 in Providence Township, Lancaster County, ...
A man and his dog escaped injury early today after a fire broke out shortly after 7:30 a.m. in a home along Route 272 in Providence Township, Lancaster County, PA. View article at http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/297095
A man and his dog escaped injury early today after a fire broke out shortly after 7:30 a.m. in a home along Route 272 in Providence Township, Lancaster County, PA. View article at http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/297095
Embers from a burn pile sparked a fire that destroyed a home Saturday in Providence Township.
The residents of the home, at 417 Lancaster Pike (Route 272), w...
Embers from a burn pile sparked a fire that destroyed a home Saturday in Providence Township.
The residents of the home, at 417 Lancaster Pike (Route 272), were doing yardwork when their house caught fire just before 2 p.m., Willow Street Fire Chief Mike Reese said.
Read more: http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/564279_Burn-pile-sparks-fire-that-destroys-Providence-house.html
Embers from a burn pile sparked a fire that destroyed a home Saturday in Providence Township.
The residents of the home, at 417 Lancaster Pike (Route 272), were doing yardwork when their house caught fire just before 2 p.m., Willow Street Fire Chief Mike Reese said.
Read more: http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/564279_Burn-pile-sparks-fire-that-destroys-Providence-house.html
Township officials: PennDOT plan to fix dangerous intersection in southern Lancaster County won't work
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Township officials: PennDOT plan to fix dangerous intersection in southern Lancaster County won't work
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Pennsylvania State Police searched a Lancaster County property on Tuesday, where a missing woman was last seen in 1984.
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Pennsylvania State Police searched a Lancaster County property on Tuesday, where a missing woman was last seen in 1984.
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A multi-vehicle crash has shut down Lancaster Pike in Providence Township. Subscribe to WGAL on YouTube for more: http://bit.ly/1lIwU2e
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West Lampeter Township Officer Jesse Blank has a new partner for his Sunday afternoon patrol.
It’s part of a new coordinated ride-along program developed by ...
West Lampeter Township Officer Jesse Blank has a new partner for his Sunday afternoon patrol.
It’s part of a new coordinated ride-along program developed by Blueprints for Addiction Recovery, a drug treatment facility group.
The program launched on Sept. 3.
“This whole ride-along program is just about building relationships with law enforcement and the communities," said Chris Dreisbach, CEO of Blueprints for Addiction Recovery and co-founder of Second Chance PA.
Read the full article here: https://www.fox43.com/article/news/community/lancaster-county-west-lampeter-police-blueprints-addiction-recovery-second-chance/521-292f7609-0ec6-4f06-a225-baaecb5051e4
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West Lampeter Township Officer Jesse Blank has a new partner for his Sunday afternoon patrol.
It’s part of a new coordinated ride-along program developed by Blueprints for Addiction Recovery, a drug treatment facility group.
The program launched on Sept. 3.
“This whole ride-along program is just about building relationships with law enforcement and the communities," said Chris Dreisbach, CEO of Blueprints for Addiction Recovery and co-founder of Second Chance PA.
Read the full article here: https://www.fox43.com/article/news/community/lancaster-county-west-lampeter-police-blueprints-addiction-recovery-second-chance/521-292f7609-0ec6-4f06-a225-baaecb5051e4
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Firefighters from more than a dozen companies battled a blaze Tuesday that destroyed a New Providence business.
Only a shell of the two-story brick building ...
Firefighters from more than a dozen companies battled a blaze Tuesday that destroyed a New Providence business.
Only a shell of the two-story brick building that housed Beiler Engine Service, 280 Pennsy Road, remained standing late Tuesday.
Four hours after the fire broke out, crews remained at the scene pouring water on the still-smoldering structure.
Refton Deputy Fire Chief Jesse Adsitt said the building was "pretty well gone" when he arrived with the first engine just after 6 p.m.
Read more: http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/570117_Flames-destroy-New-Providence-engine-shop.html
Firefighters from more than a dozen companies battled a blaze Tuesday that destroyed a New Providence business.
Only a shell of the two-story brick building that housed Beiler Engine Service, 280 Pennsy Road, remained standing late Tuesday.
Four hours after the fire broke out, crews remained at the scene pouring water on the still-smoldering structure.
Refton Deputy Fire Chief Jesse Adsitt said the building was "pretty well gone" when he arrived with the first engine just after 6 p.m.
Read more: http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/570117_Flames-destroy-New-Providence-engine-shop.html
Pennsylvania State Police say two people were found dead after a fire early Monday morning in Fulton Township, Lancaster County.
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Pennsylvania State Police say two people were found dead after a fire early Monday morning in Fulton Township, Lancaster County.
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A man was killed Wednesday afternoon in a crash in Providence Township, Lancaster County.
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A family of three is displaced after fire struck a house in Providence Township, Lancaster County, PA.
Read more: http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/806527_Providence-Township-fire-displaces-family-of-three.html
A man and his dog escaped injury early today after a fire broke out shortly after 7:30 a.m. in a home along Route 272 in Providence Township, Lancaster County, PA. View article at http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/297095
Embers from a burn pile sparked a fire that destroyed a home Saturday in Providence Township.
The residents of the home, at 417 Lancaster Pike (Route 272), were doing yardwork when their house caught fire just before 2 p.m., Willow Street Fire Chief Mike Reese said.
Read more: http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/564279_Burn-pile-sparks-fire-that-destroys-Providence-house.html
Township officials: PennDOT plan to fix dangerous intersection in southern Lancaster County won't work
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Pennsylvania State Police searched a Lancaster County property on Tuesday, where a missing woman was last seen in 1984.
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West Lampeter Township Officer Jesse Blank has a new partner for his Sunday afternoon patrol.
It’s part of a new coordinated ride-along program developed by Blueprints for Addiction Recovery, a drug treatment facility group.
The program launched on Sept. 3.
“This whole ride-along program is just about building relationships with law enforcement and the communities," said Chris Dreisbach, CEO of Blueprints for Addiction Recovery and co-founder of Second Chance PA.
Read the full article here: https://www.fox43.com/article/news/community/lancaster-county-west-lampeter-police-blueprints-addiction-recovery-second-chance/521-292f7609-0ec6-4f06-a225-baaecb5051e4
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Firefighters from more than a dozen companies battled a blaze Tuesday that destroyed a New Providence business.
Only a shell of the two-story brick building that housed Beiler Engine Service, 280 Pennsy Road, remained standing late Tuesday.
Four hours after the fire broke out, crews remained at the scene pouring water on the still-smoldering structure.
Refton Deputy Fire Chief Jesse Adsitt said the building was "pretty well gone" when he arrived with the first engine just after 6 p.m.
Read more: http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/570117_Flames-destroy-New-Providence-engine-shop.html
Pennsylvania State Police say two people were found dead after a fire early Monday morning in Fulton Township, Lancaster County.
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Providence is a ghost town located at 41°25′05″N83°52′20″W / 41.41806°N 83.87222°W / 41.41806; -83.87222 along the Maumee River in the southwest portion of the township. Providence's growth and development was due to the Miami and Erie Canal. After suffering a destructive fire in mid-19th century, followed by a choleraepidemic and decline in canal traffic, Providence was abandoned and became defunct. The village site and remaining buildings are now part of Providence Metropark, in the Metropark System of Toledo, featuring an array of canal-era features.
Geography
Located in the far southern part of the county along the Maumee River, it borders the following townships: