Graterford

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GRATERFORD - Founded 1756. Named for Jacob Kreater, an early settler.  The Montgomery County village was originally called Grater's Ford (at least into the 1870's) but would be later changed to its current spelling sometime after.
Location: Graterford, PA 19426, USA

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