Parryville's incorporation on December 15, 1874, marked a pivotal moment in its history, as it emerged from the confines of Franklin Township to become a distinct entity. The village, first settled around 1770 by Peter Frantz, experienced gradual growth until the arrival of the Lehigh Canal in the 1820s, which spurred its development. By 1836, it had become the southern terminus of the Beaver Meadows Railroad, further fueling its expansion. Parryville served as a vital hub for coal transportation, with coal from the Black Creek and Lehigh River Valley being transferred to canal barges. However, the devastating flood of 1841 led to the relocation of these wharves to East Mauch Chunk. In 1855, the establishment of the Carbon Iron Co. along the Lehigh River, with access to both the canal and the newly constructed Lehigh Valley Railroad, solidified Parryville's position as a thriving industrial center.