Named for its historical association with the Quakers who settled in the area in the 18th century, Milford-Quakertown is a charming, historic area located 40 miles north of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Boasting gorgeous architecture, spacious lots and a cozy small-town feel, Milford-Quakertown checks many boxes.
It is believed the name Milford arose from the large number of mills and fords located on the several streams of the township. The area’s first settlers, aside from the Indian tribes, were Mennonites who came here around 1712 or earlier from Germany. William Penn sent English and Welsh people to live here and they were later joined by Lutheran and Reformed people from the Palatenate in Germany and Swiss and French Huguenots. The township is comprised of the villages of Brick Tavern, Finland, Geryville, Milford Square, Mumbauersville, Spinnerstown, and Steinsburg. The town of Trumbauerville located in the center of the township is an independent borough and is not now considered to be part of Milford Township.