Bellefonte in Centre County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Andrew G. Curtin

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 27, 2013

1. Andrew G. Curtin Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Governor of Pennsylvania, 1861-67, was born on this site. He brought about the establishment of State Normal Schools; organized the famed Pennsylvania Reserve Corps; obtained funds for the erection of State Orphan Schools.

Erected 1950 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list.

Location. 40° 54.678′ N, 77° 46.661′ W. Marker is in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, in Centre County. Marker is at the intersection of South Allegheny Street (Pennsylvania Route 144) and West Cherry Street, on the right when traveling south on South Allegheny Street. 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. Woodring's Floral Gardens (a few steps from this marker); Brockerhoff House (within shouting distance of this marker); W. F. Reynolds and Co. Bank (within

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shouting distance of this marker); The Cadillac Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Bellefonte (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); To All Who Served (about 300 feet away); Andrew Gregg Curtin (about 300 feet away); Anna Wagner Keichline (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bellefonte.

Also see . . . Andrew Gregg Curtin at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on May 29, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 27, 2013

2. Andrew G. Curtin Marker

Photographed By Marsha A. Matson, September 1, 2014

3. Andrew G. Curtin Marker

Andrew Gregg Curtin Governor of Pennsylvania image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mathew Brady or Levin C. Handy, circa 1860

4. Andrew Gregg Curtin Governor of Pennsylvania

Andrew G. Curtin Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 27, 2013

5. Andrew G. Curtin Statue

In front of Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte

Former Home of Andrew G. Curtin Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 27, 2013

6. Former Home of Andrew G. Curtin Plaque

Civil War Governor of Pennsylvania
1861-1867

Now the BPOE in Bellefonte

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 507 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 29, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on September 2, 2014, by Marsha A. Matson of Palmetto Bay, Florida. 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 29, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.