Graterford

Graterford is an unincorporated community in Perkiomen Township, , , United States. Founded in 1756 by Jacob Kreator, a textile weaver, Graterford was originally named Grater's Ford until abbreviated to Graterford by the postal service in the mid-1950s.
Wikipedia
  • Type: Hamlet
  • Description: human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America
  • Also known as: “Graterford, PA”, “Graterford, Pennsylvania”, and “Graters Ford”

Places of Interest

Highlights: State Correctional Institution – Phoenix and The Speaker’s House.

Prison
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The … is situated 2 miles east of Graterford.

Museum
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The Speaker's House is a located in … is situated 2 miles south of Graterford.

Church
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is a historic church and… is situated 2 miles southwest of Graterford.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Rahns and Creamery.

Village
is an unincorporated community along the…

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community in Skippack… is situated 2 miles east of Graterford.

Town
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is a borough in , United States. is situated 2 miles southwest of Graterford.

Graterford

Latitude
40.22566° or 40° 13′ 32″ north
Longitude
-75.45462° or 75° 27′ 17″ west
Elevation
151 feet (46 metres)
Open location code
87G66GGW+75
Open­Street­Map ID
node 158636328
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
5191717
Wiki­data ID
Q5597674
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In Other Languages

From French to Turkish—“Graterford” goes by many names.
  • French: “Graterford”
  • Irish: “Graterford”
  • Turkish: “Graterford”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Perkiomen and Iron Bridge Estates.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Graterford Bible Fellowship Church and Perkiomen Valley High School Tennis Courts.

Montgomery County: Must-Visit Destinations

Worth a closer look: Norristown and King of Prussia.

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