Graterford, Pennsylvania

Graterford is an unincorporated community in Perkiomen Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States.

Located along the Perkiomen Creek, Graterford was a vital summer resort community during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

At various times, principal enterprises have included a general store, hardware store, delicatessen, bakery, auto service stations, hair salons, an antique furniture dealer, three hotels and resort lodging.

Primarily an agricultural area through the mid-20th century, it is located 25 miles northwest of Philadelphia.

[2][3] It closed in July 2018 and was replaced by State Correctional Institution – Phoenix.