In 1737, Nicholas Kaiser opened a grist mill near the mouth of Pigeon Creek, which was the beginning of the township's formation.

Four years later, the German Reformation Congregation constructed a log church, which was dedicated May 27.

Today, the ground is site to the East Vincent United Church of Christ.

The 1760s brought about a boom of development to the area, with Peter Stager and Edward Parker opening up establishments.

During the Revolutionary War, George Washington and his troops forded the Schuylkill River behind the Parker Tavern.

A year later, Henry Parker built a house opposite the tavern that bore his name.

In 1821, a tragedy struck East Vincent when the German Reformed Church split because of temperance caused by revival meetings.

Between 1823 and 1824, the township gained morale, as the Schuylkill Navigation Company built dams, lakes, and canals to carry water between Pottsville and Philadelphia, decreasing hardship in Vincent.

In 1831, a wall was built along the Revolutionary War Soldiers' Cemetery by the Union Battalion of Volunteers of Chester County, dedicated to the brave men who gave their lives to help shape the nation.

In 1832, joyfulness became clear as the battle was won: East and West Vincent were divided along the French Creek.

The Kennedy Bridge, Parker's Ford, and Vincent Forge Mansion are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.