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 1795.

Marker is at the intersection of Allegheny Street (State Highway 144) and High Street, on the right when traveling north on Allegheny Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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