[5] The town of Hatboro is located on land purchased from William Penn by the family of Nicholas More around 1705.

Early resident John Dawson entertained guests at the Crooked Billet Inn as well as manufacturing a line of hats.

The year 1811 saw the construction of the Loller Academy, the first bank was built in 1873, and railroad service connected to Hatboro in 1874.

The Pennypack Creek runs through the center of town under Pennsylvania Route 263 (York Road) and through the municipality.

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

[28] Emergency Medical Services in Hatboro and surrounding areas is provided by the Second Alarmers Rescue Squad, which maintains a station in the borough.

Pennsylvania Route 332 begins at PA 263 in Hatboro and heads east on Montgomery Avenue and northeast on Jacksonville Road.

The Willow Grove interchange of the Pennsylvania Turnpike (Interstate 276) is nearby in Upper Moreland Township.

[34] SEPTA City Bus Route 22 serves Hatboro along York Road, running between Warminster and the Olney Transportation Center in North Philadelphia.

[36][37] Electricity and natural gas in Hatboro is provided by PECO Energy Company, a subsidiary of Exelon.