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Tohickon Creek
Tohickon Creek is a U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline dataThe National Map accessed April 1, 2011 tributary of the Delaware River. Located entirely in Bucks County, in southeastern Pennsylvania, it rises in Springfield Township and has its confluence with the Delaware at Point Pleasant. It is dammed to form Lake Nockamixon. History Prior to European settlement, the area through which the creek runs was inhabited by the Lenape tribe. The area was called ''Tachan Hoking'' (pronounced Toc-ahn Hok Ing) or “Piece of Wood Area Place.” It could also mean ''Achtuhhu Ing'' (pronounced "Awk-too-who Ing") or "Deers Place." Early white settlers in the area noted the fast, constant current of the creek, and by the late eighteenth century a number of water-powered mills had sprung up along the lower portion of the Tohickon valley.MacReynolds, George, ''Place Names in Bucks County, Pennsylvania'', Doylestown, Bucks County Historical Society, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bedminster Township, Pennsylvania
Bedminster Township is a township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The population was 6,574 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Delaware Valley metropolitan region. Bedminster is part of Pennridge School District. History Deep Run Presbyterian Church was established before 1725, Reverend William Tennant served as pastor from 1726 to 1738. In 1741, thirty-five residents, mostly Irish and German, petitioned the Court of Quarter Sessions to lay out the township which was granted and the land was surveyed by John Chapman. The name was taken from the town of the same name in Somersetshire, near Bristol, England. In 1841, the original church building was replaced, the new building was commonly called the 'Irish Meeting House', which still stands today. By 1746, enough Mennonites moved into the township to build a log church in the southeastern part of the township. The Tohickon Reformed Church was organized probably in June, 1745, the first pastor was Reverend John Conrad Wirtz, of Zu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dimple Creek (Tohickon Creek)
Dimple Creek (Kimples Creek) is a tributary of the Tohickon Creek in Haycock Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the United States. It is part of the Delaware River watershed.MacReynolds, George, ''Place Names in Bucks County, Pennsylvania'', Doylestown, Bucks County Historical Society, Doylestown, PA, 1942, P123. Statistics Dimple Creek's GNIS identification number is 1173286, its Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources identification number is 03174. It has a watershed of , and meets it confluence at Tohickon Creek's 19.90 river mile. Dimple Creek flows through Lake Towhee. Course Dimple Creek rises at an elevation of in the northern part of Haycock Township from an unnamed pond west northwest of Little Haycock Mountain. Flowing south, it receives a tributary from the left bank, then flows into Lake Towhee a lake formed by a dam in the creek. From there it flows to the southwest to its confluence with the Tohickon at the Levi Sheard Mill at an elev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pennsylvania Route 563
Pennsylvania Route 563 (PA 563) is a state highway in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The route runs from PA 63 in Upper Salford Township northeast to PA 412 in Nockamixon Township. The road runs through mostly rural areas in the northern parts of Montgomery and Bucks counties. Along the way, the route passes through the northern part of Perkasie and forms a concurrency with PA 313 in East Rockhill Township. North of here, PA 563 runs through Nockamixon State Park, heading to the northwest of Lake Nockamixon. PA 563 was first created in 1928 to connect Bergey to Harrow, following its current alignment to PA 313 before continuing straight along Ridge Road and continuing to PA 412. By 1940, construction of the road into a state highway was completed. In the early 1970s, PA 563 was moved to its current alignment north of PA 313 as a result of the creation of Lake Nockamixon, which severed the original alignment. R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheard's Mill Covered Bridge
The Sheard's Mill Covered Bridge is located in East Rockhill Township and Haycock Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania next to the Levi Sheard Mill. The bridge was built in 1873, and is and , making it one of Bucks County's longest bridges. The bridge crosses the Tohickon Creek on Covered Bridge Road. ''Note:'' This includes The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 1, 1980. See also *National Register of Historic Places listings in Bucks County, Pennsylvania *List of bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania This is a list of bridges and tunnels on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Covered bridges on the NRHP in Pennsylvania are listed elsewhere. Current listings Former listings External linksHist ... References Bridges completed in 1873 Covered bridges in Bucks County, Pennsylvania Covered bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in Pen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pennsylvania Route 212
Pennsylvania Route 212 (PA 212) is a state highway in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The route runs from PA 313 in the borough of Quakertown northeast to PA 611 in Durham Township, just south of the borough of Riegelsville. The route, which is a two-lane undivided road its entire length, passes through rural areas of northern Bucks County, serving Richlandtown and Springtown. PA 212 has a concurrency with PA 412 through the Springtown area. The westernmost part of PA 212 between Quakertown and Richlandtown was part of the Richland Turnpike or Plank Road Company, a company established in 1854 to build a turnpike connecting present-day PA 313 and PA 412. PA 212 was first designated by 1927 to run from U.S. Route 309 (US 309, now PA 309) and PA 312 (now PA 663) in Quakertown northeast to US 611 (now PA 611) in Riegelsville. The easternmost part of PA 212 was completed by 1940. PA 313 was designated concurrent with PA 212 on Broad Street in Quakertown by the 1970s. By th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lake Nockamixon
Lake Nockamixon is a reservoir in southeastern Pennsylvania, United States, and the largest lake in Bucks County. It is formed by a dam on Tohickon Creek and is the centerpiece of Nockamixon State Park. Swimming is not allowed in the lake, but boating is popular. The park maintains a marina and a boat rental as well as three other boat-launch areas. Sailboating is popular on the lake, with an active sail club organizing activities. Kayaking and small motor (up to 20 hp permitted) boating for fishing and recreation is also plentiful. Fishing from boats and the bank is popular, and common species include striped bass, walleye, pickerel, carp, largemouth and smallmouth bass, muskellunge, and catfish. The water is stained by vegetation and has a very faint current, since the lake is part of the course of Tohickon Creek. It is also fed by two other creeks known as Haycock Run and Three Mile Run. In the winter, the water sometimes freezes over, allowing for ice ska ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geddes Run (Tohickon Creek)
Geddes Run is a tributary of the Tohickon Creek contained wholly within Plumstead Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. History The first inhabitants of the area of Geddes run were the Lenape people. Many artifacts have been found including 'turtlebacks' fashioned by the Lenape people from a quarry in the area of Geddes Run. The region became part of the Walking Purchase of the family of William Penn in 1737. The nearby 'bluestone' quarry was operated for many years by Nicholas L. Heaney which supplied thousands of feet of flagstone and curbstone for Doylestown's streets until replaced by concrete. On 24 August 1891, a storm occurred, which was officially measured in Doylestown at in 24 hours caused Geddes Run to flood resulting in severe damage in Point Pleasant including the destruction of the Solomon Fulmer store and severe damage to the covered bridge over the Tohickon Creek.MacReynolds, George, ''Place Names in Bucks County, Pennsylvania'', Doylestow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cabin Run (Tohickon Creek, Delaware River)
Cabin Run is a tributary of the Tohickon Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, rising in the southwestern portion of Bedminster Township to its confluence with the Tohickon Creek in northeastern Plumstead Township.MacReynolds, George, ''Place Names in Bucks County, Pennsylvania'', Doylestown, Bucks County Historical Society, Doylestown, PA, 1942, P62. Its course is approximately History Cabin Run was so named for the log cabins and stone homes that were built here in the 1700s, and appeared on maps as early as 1770. At one time the Leatherman grist, saw, and cider mill, and the Loux grist and saw mill were operated along the stream. Cabin Run Covered Bridge and Loux Covered Bridge were added to the National Register of Historic Places on 1 December 1980. ''Note:'' This includes Statistics The GNIS I.D. number of Cabin Run is 1170857, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources Code Number is 03116. Cabin Run's watershed is , and it meets at its confluence at the Tohick ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deep Run (Tohickon Creek)
Deep Run is a tributary of Tohickon Creek which is located in Bedminster Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. History Deep Run was so named by the first Irish settlers because it was deep compared to its width. The removal of trees at one time and erosion has lessened its depth. The Deep Run Mennonite Church and Deep Run Presbyterian Church are located in the Deep Run Valley. The Deep Run schoolhouse dates to 1746 when land was deeded to the Mennonites for this purpose, the structure was a log building. It was first used as a meeting house, then when a second structure was built as a meeting house, the first one became a schoolhouse. It was torn down in 1842. The second schoolhouse was built circa 1844. German was taught exclusively until 1850.MacReynolds, George, ''Place Names in Bucks County, Pennsylvania'', Doylestown, Bucks County Historical Society, Doylestown, PA, 1942, P97. Statistics Deep Run's GNIS identification number is 1173073, the P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wolf Run (Tohickon Creek)
Deep Run is a tributary of the Tohickon Creek in Bedminster Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the United States.MacReynolds, George, ''Place Names in Bucks County, Pennsylvania'', Doylestown, Bucks County Historical Society, Doylestown, PA, 1942, P402. Statistics Wolf Run lies entirely within Bedminster Township. Its GNIS identification number is 1191669, its Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources identification number is 03141. Its length is , its watershed is , rising at an elevation of . It reaches its confluence at the Tohickon Creek's 7.90 river mile, at an elevation of , only about downstream of where Mink Run and Deer Run reach the Tohickon. The average slope is Course Wolf Run rises in Bedminster Township north of Pennsylvania Route 113 (Bedminster Road) near the village of Bedminster and is northeast oriented in a relatively straight course to the Tohickon Creek. Geology * Appalachian Highlands Division ** Piedmont Province *** Gettysburg-Newark L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deer Run (Tohickon Creek)
Deer Run is a tributary of the Tohickon Creek in Bedminster Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the United States.MacReynolds, George, ''Place Names in Bucks County, Pennsylvania'', Doylestown, Bucks County Historical Society, Doylestown, PA, 1942, P402. Statistics Deer Run is contained wholly within Bedminster Township and is part of the Delaware River watershed. It's GNIS identification number is 1192341, the PA Department of Environmental Resources identification number is 03142. Its watershed is . It meets its confluence at the Tohickon Creek's 8.00 river mile. Course Deer Run rises in Bedminster Township about east northeast of Elephant at an elevation of . It is, at first, south southeast oriented for about where it picks up an unnamed tributary from the south, and it turns and flows generally northeast for about where it receives an unnamed tributary on the left, then continues for another where it shares its confluence with Mink Run at the Tohickon Creek at a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mink Run (Tohickon Creek)
Mink Run (Rabbit Run) is a tributary of the Tohickon Creek in Bedminster Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the United States.MacReynolds, George, ''Place Names in Bucks County, Pennsylvania'', Doylestown, Bucks County Historical Society, Doylestown, PA, 1942, P244. Statistics Mink Run rises just east of Fairview Road in Bedminster Township and is part of the Delaware River watershed. Its GNIS identification number is 1181342 and was entered into the GNIS system on 2 August 1797, its Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources identification number is 03145, has a watershed of , and it meets its confluence at the Tohickon Creek's 8.01 river mile. Course Mink Run begins about southeast of Lake Nockamixon at an elevation of and runs about where it turns south-southeast and picks up two tributaries, one on either side, after flowing another mile it shares its mouth with Deer Run at an elevation of . Its average slope is Wolf Run meets the Tohickon only a couple ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
