Historical Markers and War Memorials in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
Bellefonte is the county seat for Centre County
Bellefonte is in Centre County
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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
