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° 54.418′ N, 77° 46.993′ W. Marker is in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, in Centre County. Marker is on Willowbank Street (State Highway 550), on the right when traveling east. 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. Pennsylvania Match Factory (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gateway & Destination Locations (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bellefonte, Centre County ~ Gateway to the Lumber Heritage Region (approx. 0.2 miles away); U.S. Airmail Pioneers (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lucinda Hall (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bellefonte Governors Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different
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Also see . . .
1. What the Heck Does ‘Bellefonte’ Really Mean?!?. City website entry (Submitted on February 8, 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
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 799 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 5, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
