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1870 Pendleton Founding

When
1870
Where
Pendleton neighborhood
Part of
Graeter's ice cream originates in Cincinnati, Ohio

Louis Charles Graeter opened the first Graeter's ice cream shop in Cincinnati's Pendleton neighborhood in 1870.

Founder Louis Charles Graeter, the son of German immigrants, opened the first ice cream shop for the business in 1870 in Cincinnati's Pendleton neighborhood. This location quickly gained a following, establishing the foundation for the regional chain.

Sources

  1. Graeter's Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-15

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