Bellefonte in Centre County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bellefonte
Photographed By Craig Swain, May 23, 2009
1. Bellefonte Marker
Laid out by James Dunlop and James Harris, 1795. Named by Talleyrand for "beautiful fountain". Early center of the iron industry. One-time home of five of Pennsylvania's governors.
Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1795.
Location. 40° 54.721′ N, 77° 46.677′ W. Marker is in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, in Centre County. Marker is at the intersection of High Street and Allegheny Street (Pennsylvania Highway 144), in the median on High Street. Located in front of the County Court House. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bellefonte PA 16823, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Andrew Gregg Curtin (a few steps from this marker); Centre County (a few steps from this marker); To All Who Served (within shouting distance of this marker); Centre County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Centre County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Brockerhoff House
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More about this marker. This marker is duplicated at a location on Willowbank Street.
Also see . . .
1. Everywhere You Look, Signs of Bellefonte History Continue. (Submitted on February 9, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. MarkerQuest - Bellefonte. (Submitted on August 31, 2023, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, May 23, 2009
2. Bellefonte Marker
Photographed By Craig Swain, May 23, 2009
3. Big Springs Dam
In the center of Bellefonte is a city park featuring a pond fed by the springs.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 922 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 1, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
