Aaron Levy, a Jewish immigrant who founded this village in 1786, donated ground for Lutheran and Reformed congregations here and presented them with a pewter communion set. In remembrance of his generosity, 30,000 people gathered in Aaronsburg on . . . — — Map (db m91035) HM
On South Allegheny Street (Pennsylvania Route 144) at West Cherry Street, on the right when traveling south on South Allegheny Street.
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. — — Map (db m65581) HM
On High Street, on the right when traveling north.
First woman registered as an architect by the state (1920), this Bellefonte native, inventor, Cornell grad & women's suffrage advocate designed numerous buildings, including the Plaza Theatre here. She served as Special Agent, Army Intelligence, . . . — — Map (db m204704) HM
On High Street at Allegheny Street (Pennsylvania Highway 144), in the median on High Street.
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. — — Map (db m19544) HM
On Willowbank Street (State Highway 550), on the right when traveling east.
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. — — Map (db m19674) HM
On Bishop Street (State Highway 550) at School Street, on the right when traveling east on Bishop Street.
The initial stop on the first scheduled west-bound air mail flight was made here by Pilot Leon D. Smith on December 18, 1918. The site for the field was chosen by pioneer aviator Max Miller and was in regular use for air mail until 1925. — — Map (db m32177) HM
To honor the seven governors who at one time lived, worked, and learned in Bellefonte.
William Bigler
1813-1880
Gov. Pennsylvania
1852-1854.
William F. Packer
1807-1870
Gov. Pennsylvania
1858-1860.
John Bigler
1805-1856 . . . — — Map (db m76792) HM
On West High Street east of Dunlap Street, on the right when traveling east.
To honor the seven governors
who at one time lived, worked,
and learned in Bellefonte
Andrew Gregg Curtin
1815 — 1894
Gov. Pennsylvania
1861 — 1866
James A. Beaver
1837 — 1914
Gov. Pennsylvania . . . — — Map (db m134705) HM
Near South Water Street (Pennsylvania Route 550) south of West High Street, on the right when traveling south.
Welcome to Bellefonte, the county seat of Centre County and one of the "Gateways" into the Lumber Heritage Region of Pennsylvania. The history of lumbering in Centre County can be divided into four phases. The earliest lumbering operations were . . . — — Map (db m134708) HM
On South Allegheny Street (Pennsylvania Route 144) south of West High Street, on the right when traveling south.
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
circa 1866 — — Map (db m134696) HM
On Allegheny Street (State Highway 144) at High Street, on the right when traveling north on Allegheny Street.
Formed on Feb. 13, 1800 from Huntingdon, Mifflin, Lycoming and Northumberland counties. Named for its location in the State, and home of The Pennsylvania State University. Five governors of Pennsylvania lived in Bellefonte, county seat laid out in . . . — — Map (db m190682) HM
On South Allegheny Street (Pennsylvania Route 144) at East High Street, on the right when traveling north on South Allegheny Street.
To Those Who Died To Keep The Nation Whole
This Memorial Is Dedicated In Grateful Appreciation
First Defenders—April 18, 1861, for 3 months.
2nd Reg't. PA. Vols.—April 20, for 3 months.
Eagle Guards, Co. H. 4th PA. Three-Months . . . — — Map (db m134824) WM
On Dunlap Street north of West High Street, on the left when traveling north.
In 1795, much of the land now called Bellefonte was nothing but wilderness. A young man by the name of John Dunlop came here and liked the iron ore in the ground. He went back to Chambersburg, PA, where he was from, and persuaded some of the . . . — — Map (db m134706) HM
Near South Water Street (Route 550) south of West High Street, on the right when traveling south.
Welcome to the Lumber Heritage Region of Pennsylvania, a celebration of our history, our people, and our forest. From the onset of early exploration and settlement, when the region was blanketed in virgin timber, to the days when streams and . . . — — Map (db m134712) HM
A prominent African American journalist, as editor at Billboard magazine, Jackson promoted black theater during the 1920s Harlem Renaissance. He later fostered African American business activities for the US Dept. of Commerce. He was born and raised . . . — — Map (db m91073) HM
On East Lamb Street at North Ridge Street, on the right when traveling east on East Lamb Street.
Baseball pioneer, born in Bellefonte, grew up here. Played for Providence, N.Y. Giants, Brooklyn, 1878-94. Pitched professional baseball's 2nd perfect game, 1880. Formed first players' union, 1885, & Players' League, 1890. In Baseball Hall of Fame. — — Map (db m190674) HM
Honored by the Veterans of Centre County as a true patriot. In sunshine or rain, cold or snow, Lucinda with her flags walked to this station from Bald Eagle Valley to salute the departure of thousands of Centre Countians as they boarded the “New . . . — — Map (db m190683) WM
On Willowbank Street (State Highway 550) at Phoenix Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Willowbank Street.
One of the nation's leading producers of wooden matches during the first half of the 20th century; founded 1899 by Bellefonte entrepreneurs. The factory buildings opened in 1900, using the vast resources of the surrounding lumber region. By World . . . — — Map (db m19588) HM
On West Linn Street (Pennsylvania Route 144) west of North Allegheny Street, on the right when traveling west.
Reynolds Mansion
1885
has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m134702) HM
On West Bishop Street (Pennsylvania Route 550) at South Allegheny Street, on the right on West Bishop Street.
The Cadillac Building was built in 1916 as a car dealership. The building contained a first floor showroom, a second floor auto repair shop and a third floor office and living space. It was designed by Bellefonte architect Anna Keichline when she . . . — — Map (db m134695) HM
Grandfather, William H. Mills, a local Jubilee Singer, had a barber shop here, 1871-1931. Father, John H., went to Ohio. Four sons, born there, formed first vocal group to overcome racial barriers, gaining a mass audience. Father was its bass, . . . — — Map (db m19585) HM
During the first decade of
transcontinental airmail,
pilots flew over the Alleghenies
with a fueling stop in Bellefonte.
Unpredictable weather and
changing winds cost the lives
of 34 valiant young pilots in
this most dangerous leg . . . — — Map (db m144734) HM
On East Howard Street, on the right when traveling east.
First burial here as early as 1808. Cemetery chartered in 1856. Here lie three Governors of Pennsylvania and their wives - Andrew Gregg Curtin (1815-1894), who served 1861-67, and Katharine Wilson Curtin (1821-1903); James Addams Beaver . . . — — Map (db m19586) HM
On South Allegheny Street (Pennsylvania Route 144) south of West Cherry Lane, on the right when traveling south.
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
circa 1869 — — Map (db m134694) HM
On Buffalo Run Road at Rock Road on Buffalo Run Road.
The ironmaster's home was at Rock. Here also were the first forge, 1794, and a nail and slitting mill. A founder of Bellefonte; leader in Centre County affairs until his death in 1832 — — Map (db m91075) HM
On North Eagle Valley Road (Pennsylvania Route 150) 0.1 miles west of Marsh Creek Road (Pennsylvania Route 1002), on the right when traveling east.
The Indian highway from Shamokin, now Sunbury, to Kittanning, left the Bald Eagle Valley to follow Marsh Creek and Little Marsh Creek. It crossed the Allegheny Mt. by way of Snow Shoe and Moshannon. — — Map (db m65597) HM
On North Church Street at Boal Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 45), on the right when traveling south on North Church Street.
An American village on the National Historic Register
Birthplace of Memorial Day
The custom of decorating soldiers graves was begun here in October, 1854, by Emma Hunter, Sophie Keller, and Elizabeth Myers.
Named for David Boal who settled . . . — — Map (db m177904) HM
On Boal Avenue (U.S. 322) near Boalsburg Pike, on the right when traveling east.
(First Plaque):107th United States Field Artillery 53rd Brigade 28th Division American Expeditionary ForcesThis monument was erected by the Veterans Association of the 107th Field Artillery in memory of the faithful sons of Pennsylvania . . . — — Map (db m27741) HM WM
On Boalsburg Pike, 0.1 miles Boal Avenue (U.S. 322), on the right when traveling south.
(Front):World War I Champagne Oise-Aisne Lorraine Meuse-Argonne Ypres-Lys World War II Normandy Northern France Ardennes Rhineland Central Europe (Back):Organized Dec. 11, 1840 1st Vol. Inf., 102nd of the line 2nd Infantry, Nov. . . . — — Map (db m27422) WM
On Boal Avenue (U.S. 322) at Boalsburg Pike, on the right when traveling east on Boal Avenue.
(Front):109th United States Infantry Twenty-Eighth Division "They Preserved the Nation" Service in World War I Champagne-Marne Champagne • Aisne-Marne Oise-Aisne • Lorraine Meuse-Argonne Service in World War II Normandy • Ardennes . . . — — Map (db m27751) WM
On Boalsburg Pike, 0.1 miles north of Boal Avenue (U.S. 322), on the right when traveling south.
(Front):One Hundred Ninth Machine Gun Battalion Twenty Eight Division Hq Co. Allentown A Co. Lancaster B Co. Columbia C Co. Allentown D Co. Lebanon Major John W. Foos, commander They belong to history Killed in Action Lieutenants . . . — — Map (db m27455) WM
On Boalsburg Pike, 0.1 miles north of Boal Avenue (U.S. 322), on the right when traveling south.
(Front):In remembrance of those members of this Regiment who lost their lives defending their country's honor fighting against tyranny and for justice and liberty of all nations, the weak as well as the mighty 111th Infantry 1917 - 6th . . . — — Map (db m27436) WM
On Boalsburg Pike, 0.1 miles north of Boal Avenue (U.S. 322), on the right when traveling south.
(Front):112th Infantry Twenty Eighth Division Forever Honored Forever Mourned For God and Country (Back):Dedicated to the honor of the men who served in this regiment Civil War Spanish American War Mexican Border Service World War . . . — — Map (db m27327) WM
On Old Boalsburg Road at Old Boalsburg Road (U.S. 322), on the right when traveling north on Old Boalsburg Road.
(Front):In Memoriam to the men who served in the 112th Machine Gun Co. 28th Division 1917 - 1919 (Back):112th Machine Gun Co. Campaigns Dates - 1918 Champagne June 28 - July 14 Champagne-Marne July 15-July 18 Aisne-Marne July 19 - . . . — — Map (db m27308) WM
On East Boal Avenue (Business U.S. 322) at Old Boalsburg Road, on the right when traveling west on East Boal Avenue.
Dedicated to heroic dead of Pennsylvania's famed 28th in two world wars. The Division was created Sept., 1917. The Shrine was founded by Col. Theodore Boal and made a State memorial in 1932 — — Map (db m19339) HM
On Boal Avenue (U.S. 322) just north of Boalsburg Pike, on the right when traveling east.
Dedicated to the honor and the men and women of the 28th Signal Battalion and the lineage organizations 103rd Field Signal Battalion 28th Signal Company They have proudly served since 1908 demonstrating skills as soldiers and communicators during . . . — — Map (db m27755) WM
On Boal Avenue (U.S. 322) just north of Boalsburg Pike, on the right when traveling east.
(Lower Plaque)In loving memory of the 33 men of the 109th Field Artillery killed in the train wreck Sept. 11, 1950 in Coshocton, Ohio (Upper Plaque Listing Names): Capt. Arthur J. Thomas Warrant Officers Wm. M. Wellington - . . . — — Map (db m27777) HM
On Old Boalsburg Road at Boal Avenue (U.S. 322) on Old Boalsburg Road.
Memorial to the men who served with this organization and to those who gave their lives while in service during the First World War — — Map (db m27304) WM
On Boalsburg Pike, 0.1 miles north of Boal Avenue (U.S. 322), on the right when traveling south.
In 1919, the Boal Troop dedicated a monument to their fallen comrades, elsewhere on Col. Boal's estate. In the 1920s, other units of the 28th Infantry Division erected memorials in this area and began referring to it as the "Shrine." By 1971, . . . — — Map (db m27456) HM
On Old Boalsburg Road, 0.1 miles north of Boal Avenue (U.S. 322), on the right when traveling north.
The M114A2 howitzer, introduced in 1942 as the M1, served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam with the Army and Marine Corps. It also served with the National Guard into the 1980s. Its 11-man crew could fire forty rounds per hour, lobbing each . . . — — Map (db m20350) HM
On Old Boalsburg Road, on the left when traveling north.
Nearly 50,000 M4 Sherman tanks saw service in all theaters of World War II and in Korea. They served as the main battle tank of the United States Army and Marine Corps. Pennsylvania foundries in Coraopolis, Eddystone, Lebanon, Sharon, Bernham, . . . — — Map (db m20310) HM
On Old Boalsburg Road, on the right when traveling south.
Open topped half-track personnel carriers in use during World War II did not adequately protect occupants from small arms fire and shrapnel. The U.S. Army developed APCs, or armored personnel carriers, to solve the problem. These sturdy vehicles . . . — — Map (db m20246) HM
Near Old Boalsburg Road, on the right when traveling north.
No tank performed longer than the M60 series. First introduced in 1961, the M60 series, with its advanced weapon control and mighty engine, served under the administrations of nine U.S. Presidents. The brawny tank's thick armor eventually . . . — — Map (db m20427) HM
On Old Boalsburg Road, on the right when traveling south.
British commanders who has fought in the Boer War in South Africa, 1899 to 1903, were impressed with the success of the enemy's howitzers. After five years, the British army approved its own new howitzer. The 4.5-inch howitzers remained in . . . — — Map (db m20208) HM
On Boal Avenue (U.S. 322) just north of Boalsburg Pike, on the right when traveling east.
This place of remembrance honors 28th Division veterans of World Wars I and II. The grounds of the Shrine and the park surrounding it once belonged to the estate of Colonel Theodore Davis Boal (1867-1938). Convinced that the United States would . . . — — Map (db m27752) HM
On Boal Avenue (U.S. 322) 0.1 miles north of Boalsburg Pike, on the right when traveling east.
The Boal Troop was accepted as a provisional unit of the Pennsylvania National Guard, the Machine Gun Troop of the 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry. The troop first served in Texas, protecting the border against possible Mexican aggression In April . . . — — Map (db m27754) HM
On Boal Avenue (U.S. 322) just north of Boalsburg Pike, on the right when traveling east.
(Left Wing): The Pennsylvania Military Museum The Pennsylvania Military Museum honors the Commonwealth's military men and women past and present. It preserves the history of their significant service to the state and the nation through . . . — — Map (db m27776) HM
Near Boal Avenue (U.S. 322) just north of Baolsburg Pike, on the right when traveling east.
By the time the M42 "Duster" anti-aircraft weapon system was deployed in 1953, the Soviet Union had developed high-speed aircraft that were too fast for the Duster to track. The Duster, however, found its role in the dense jungles of Vietnam. Its . . . — — Map (db m27813) HM
Near Penns Cave Road (Pennsylvania Route 2012) 0.2 miles south of Brush Valley Road (Pennsylvania Route 192).
The Legend of Penn's Cave, as told by Isaac Steele, an aged Seneca Indian, in 1892. In the early eighteenth century, long before settlements reached west of Sudbury, PA, a young Frenchman from Lancaster County, Malachi Boyer, set out to explore . . . — — Map (db m122700) HM
On Porter Road north of College Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 26), on the left when traveling north.
This trail passes through what was once the streambed of Thompson Run, a tributary of Spring Creek. The stream powered waterwheels that operated air bellows at the furnace and ran a gristmill and a sawmill.
Thompson Run was relocated off . . . — — Map (db m226625) HM
Inspiration for the present plantings comes from a time when gardeners began shifting from formal, geometric designs to more natural landscapes.
Andrew Jackson Downing (1815-52)
was an important influence in the American landscape . . . — — Map (db m226718) HM
Members of Boy Scout Troop 367, as part of a 2009 Eagle Scout project, installed this tree and shrub border.
The involvement of local businesses, organizations and individuals has been central to the success of the Centre Furnace Mansion . . . — — Map (db m226701) HM
On North Eagle Valley Road (Pennsylvania Route 150) at Curtin Road (Pennsylvania Route 1003), on the right when traveling west on North Eagle Valley Road.
At nearby Curtin, making iron was begun about 1810 by Roland Curtin. The last old-style furnace in the U.S. was in blast here and ceased operation in 1922. — — Map (db m65594) HM
On North Eagle Valley Road (Pennsylvania Route 150) 0.3 miles east of Walnut Street (Pennsylvania Route 26), on the right when traveling east.
Paths from all parts of the Six Nations country converged at Great Island. Thence the Warriors Path ran up this valley to Bald Eagle''s Nest, now Milesburg; then on south toward the Carolinas. — — Map (db m65602) HM
On North Eagle Valley Road (Route 150) 0.1 miles west of Walnut Street (Pennsylvania Route 26). Reported missing.
The newspaper editor and publisher, and Governor of the Commonwealth, 1858-61, was born April 2, 1807, in a house which stood nearby. He died, 1870, in Williamsport and is chiefly remembered for his interest in improved transportation facilities. — — Map (db m65603) HM
On Mill Street (Pennsylvania Route 144/150) at Eagle Street, on the right when traveling south on Mill Street.
A Delaware Indian village named for a noted Munsee chief Woapalanne or "Bald Eagle." Located at union of Spring and Bald Eagle Creeks. From here raids on the frontier were made in Revolutionary days. — — Map (db m65587) HM
On East Presqueisle Street at Sixth Street, on the right when traveling east on East Presqueisle Street.
An Englishman's country estate known previously as Moshannon Hall, built in 1813 by Hardman Philips, brother of Henry Philipsburg's founder in 1797. The house includes 25 rooms and 13 fireplaces. — — Map (db m60121) HM
On Tyrone Pike (Pennsylvania Route 350) 0.1 miles north of Corlwood Road, on the right when traveling north.
The Warriors Mark Path intersected the Bald Eagle Path at about this point, then proceeded north to join the Great Shamokin Path, east of Chinklacamoose (Clearfield). The Warriors (Mark) Path came north from Cumberland, Maryland, and the Bald Eagle . . . — — Map (db m177017) HM
On North 2nd Street at East Laurel Street, on the right when traveling north on North 2nd Street.
Has served as a home, shoe repair shop, school, bakery and tavern. John Henry Simler built a 20’ X 24’ log cabin with in-door stairways to the fruit cellar, second floor and attic. Luxury items included the attic window and panes of glass in all . . . — — Map (db m162025) HM
On North 3rd Street at East Presqueisle Street (Pennsylvania Route 53), on the left when traveling south on North 3rd Street.
"In 1797, to a wilderness of trees 150 feet tall. Clear streams, wild beasts, and friendly Cornplanter Indians, came 12 families who accepted Henry Philips' offer of free land. Here they built Mashannon Town, now Philipsburg. — — Map (db m60122) HM
On East Presqueisle Street at Sixth Street, on the right when traveling west on East Presqueisle Street.
Built of logs in 1820 by Philipsburg pioneers to serve as school and place of worship for all faiths. Remodeled in 1842, church is outstanding example of simplified American Gothic architecture. — — Map (db m60120) HM
On Black Moshannon Road (Pennsylvania Route 504) at Sixmile Run Road, on the left when traveling east on Black Moshannon Road.
About six-tenths mile north are the remains of the forge built by Dr. John Plumbe in 1828. Here, "blooms" were made from pig iron carried from the Bald Eagle Valley by mule. Costs of hauling products to the Pennsylvania Canal caused the forge to . . . — — Map (db m65599) HM
On East Plank Road (Alternate U.S. 220) at Cemetery Road, on the right when traveling west on East Plank Road.
The Presbyterian Church was on this site from 1859 to 2007 and the earliest cemetery was referred to as the Presbyterian Cemetery. Ground was donated to expand by Peter Bubb Woodring in 1946 and Charles Zendt in 1985.
Frances Hoover and . . . — — Map (db m134782) HM
On Grays Woods Boulevard at Scotia Road on Grays Woods Boulevard.
Two miles southwest of here, an iron center called Scotia was established by Andrew Carnegie in 1881. Here houses were erected, a railroad built, and machinery set up. Some physical traces of the center have remained. — — Map (db m65600) HM
On South Eagle Valley Road (Alternate U.S. 220) 0.2 miles south of Twenty-eighth Division Highway, on the right when traveling south.
Along the streams of this region are ruins of many charcoal iron furnaces and forges built between 1790-1850. Juniata iron was the best in America. Its reign ended with the rise of coal and coke iron making. — — Map (db m74241) HM
On East Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 192) at Hickory Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
On This Spot was Mustered Co.A. 148th Regt. P.V.I. Aug 25th 1862. Original Company
Captain. Forester, Robert H.
First Lieutenants Bierly, Wesley W.; Spangler, Simon M.; Wolf, Simon S. Second Lieutenants Burkert, Erastus J.; Jones, Jared . . . — — Map (db m122637) HM WM
On Interstate 80 at milepost 146, on the right when traveling east.
our history
There's no telling exactly how many elk once roamed free throughout Pennsylvania. From the Allegheny National Forest to Kettle Creek State Park, the loud bugles of the male bulls could be heard calling the female cows to mate. . . . — — Map (db m206302) HM
Near Penns Cave Road (County Route 2012) 0.2 miles south of Brush Valley Road (Pennsylvania Route 192).
Constructed by Daniel F. Luse of Centre
Hall for Jesse and Samuel Long.
The structure is classified on the National
Register of Historic Places as "a fine example
of late nineteenth century rural Pennsylvania
architecture.” Overnight guests . . . — — Map (db m122687) HM
On Clay Lane north of North Barnard Street, on the right when traveling north.
This circa 1910 structure was a rooming house for African American male students at the Pennsylvania State College from the late 1930s to the early 1950s. Known as Lincoln Hall, it was the center for black life at that time
The six- to . . . — — Map (db m135647) HM
Near Shortlidge Road east of Curtin Road, on the left when traveling east.
Ag Experiment Station was housed here beginning in 1889. Following passage of the Hatch Act, which made ongoing federal funds available for the first time. To support agriculture research at universities. Scientific studies here and at other . . . — — Map (db m134716) HM
Near Curtin Road south of Shortlidge Road, on the right when traveling south.
Ag Hill became the center of agricultural research and instruction at Penn State in the 1800s with the founding of the Experiment Station, followed over the next 25 years by three nearby buildings and the Armsby Calorimeter. With its . . . — — Map (db m134718) HM
On Pattee Mall west of East College Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 26), on the right when traveling west.
Lining the mall are part of an early campus landscaping plan that called for trees and other plantings to be used as an arboretum for teaching and research purposes. While age and disease have taken their toll, Penn State still has one of the . . . — — Map (db m135739) HM
On Pattee Mall west of Pollock Road, on the right when traveling west.
With the arrival in 1894 of Fred Lewis Pattee, for whom Pattee Library is named, Penn State became one of the earliest centers for American Literature Studies—at the time a controversial departure from English Literature. A pioneering scholar . . . — — Map (db m134775) HM
On Pattee Mall east of Pollock Road, on the right when traveling east.
Near this site from 1982 to 1964 stood the Armory which symbolized Penn State's Land-Grant Act commitment to offer military training as part of the nation's tradition of the citizen-soldier. Before World War I, participation in the Cadet Corps was . . . — — Map (db m134751) HM
On Curtin Road at Shortlidge Road, on the right when traveling south on Curtin Road.
Used for improved livestock breeding, was made feasible for dairy cattle by the work of Prof. John Almquist, who, beginning in 1944 in Borland Lab, perfected the use of antibiotics to preserve semen and developed commercial methods of using it. His . . . — — Map (db m65583) HM
On Burrowes Road south of Pollock Road, on the left when traveling south.
Renowned meteorologist Hans Panofsky conducted fundamental work at Penn State (1952-82) that led to a new understanding of atmospheric turbulence, air pollution, ozone depletion, and planetary the first to apply computer analysis to weather . . . — — Map (db m135634) HM
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