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Welcome to the Centre County Encyclopedia of History & Culture, an online resource sponsored by the Centre County Historical Society.
Welcome to the Centre County Encyclopedia of History & Culture, an online resource sponsored by the Centre County Historical Society.
Explore the life and work of Robert Cole, a self-trained architect who designed many of Bellefonte and Centre County’s landmark buildings in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Explore the history of the Bush House, Bellefonte’s landmark 1869 hotel that hosted notable guests and remained a downtown fixture until its destruction by fire in 2006.
Explore the history of the Brockerhoff House, a Bellefonte architectural landmark known for its Victorian design, grand hotel past, and historic preservation.
Explore the history of Bellefonte’s Soldiers and Sailors Memorial and Andrew G. Curtin statue, honoring Centre County veterans and Pennsylvania’s Civil War governor.
Explore the history of Bellefonte Academy, the “School in the Mountains” that educated generations of students in Centre County and across Pennsylvania from 1805 to 1934.
Explore the history of Big Spring in Bellefonte, a powerful natural spring that shaped the borough’s development and continues to supply millions of gallons of water daily.
The annual United Way Day of Caring brings volunteers, businesses, students, and community organizations together to support the Centre County Historical Society and preserve the historic Centre Furnace Mansion.
Explore a timeline of Centre County history and discover the people, places, events, and milestones that shaped the county, with links to Encyclopedia articles.
Join the conversation about Centre County history. Submit article ideas, share feedback, and discover Encyclopedia Live presentations featuring local historians and authors.
Discover Centre County's past through the Centre County Encyclopedia of History & Culture. Browse authoritative articles covering local history, notable people, historic places, and cultural heritage.