Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
Bellefonte is a borough of 6,009 people in Centre County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1795.
Why visit Bellefonte
Townapedia lists 24 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 36 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Bellefonte Academy, Bellefonte Armory, Talleyrand Park and Parkview Heights Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 20°F, and about 44 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Bellefonte
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bellefonte
Bellefonte is a borough in and the county seat of Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is approximately 12 miles northeast of State College and is part of the State College, Pennsylvania metropolitan statistical area. As of the 2020 census, Bellefonte had a population of 6,105. It houses the Centre County Courthouse, located downtown on the diamond.
From the Wikipedia article Bellefonte, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks24
Bellefonte Academy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Former preparatory school in Centre County, Pennsylvania
Bellefonte Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Armory in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Bellefonte Forge House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Bellefonte Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Brockerhoff Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Hotel in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Harmony Forge Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Iddings-Baldridge House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
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Logan Furnace Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
McAllister-Beaver House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Miles-Humes House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
South Ward School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Listed on the NRHP in Pennsylvania
William Thomas House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic home in Pennsylvania, US
12 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Parkview Heights Park
Park · 0.8 mi
John Montgomery Ward Lane, Bellefonte
May 15-Sep 30: sunrise-sunset
Restaurants and cafes36
Bonfatto's Italian Market & Corner Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Italian · 0.7 mi
401 West High Street, Bellefonte
Mo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-19:00
Happy Wraps
Restaurant · Ice Cream, Sandwich · 0.7 mi
216 West High Street, Bellefonte
Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Mama Lucrezia's
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 0.5 mi
136 South Allegheny Street, Bellefonte
Tu-Th 16:00-21:00
Maria's Italian Restaurant and Pizza
Restaurant · Italian · 0.7 mi
202 North Water Street, Bellefonte
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00
My Cafe Buzz
Cafe · Baked Goods, Coffee, Ice Cream · 0.7 mi
325 West High Street, Bellefonte
Mo-Tu off; We-Th 08:00-16:00; Fr-Su 08:00-17:00
Pizza Mia
Restaurant · Italian · 0.6 mi
106 North Spring Street, Bellefonte
Mo-Th,Su 09:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-23:00
Shaky Hands Coffee Shop
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.6 mi
106 West Bishop Street, Bellefonte
Mo off; Tu-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa 08:00-18:00; Su 09:00-16:00
State Burger Co.
Restaurant · Burger, American · 0.5 mi
101 South Allegheny Street, Bellefonte
Tu-Th 11:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-20:00
The Governors' Pub
Diner · American · 0.6 mi
211 West High Street, Bellefonte
Mo, We-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00
24 more on the map.
History
William Lamb sold his mill to John Dunlop in 1794. The following year, John's father James Dunlop and John's son-in-law James Harris (1756–1841) laid out the town that would become known as Bellefonte.
As the years went by, Bellefonte boomed and soon became the most influential town between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg.
From the History section of Bellefonte, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship8
Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.5 mi
134 East Bishop Street, Bellefonte
Saint John Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran
216 North McAllister Street, Bellefonte
Trinity United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.6 mi
128 West Howard Street, Bellefonte
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Central Pa Institute of Science And Technology
School · 2.6 mi
540 North Harrison Road, Pleasant Gap
Healthcare2
Mount Nittany Health
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
945 East Bishop Street, Bellefonte
Map of Bellefonte
102 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 20°F | 2.9 in | 11.3 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 22°F | 2.5 in | 11.6 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 28°F | 3.4 in | 9.4 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 39°F | 3.5 in | 0.9 in |
| May | 69°F | 50°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 59°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 63°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 62°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 54°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 43°F | 3.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 34°F | 3.0 in | 2.6 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 26°F | 3.2 in | 7.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for State College Hcn (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Centre County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-12-02: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2013-10-01: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
State College Regional Airport (SCE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Milesburg 2 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Centre Hall 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- State College 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Pine Grove Mills 14 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
- Milroy 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- Ramblewood 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Church Hill 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
- Mill Hall 20 mi northeast, about 32 min by car
- Flemington 21 mi northeast, about 34 min by car
- Yeagertown 21 mi southeast, about 34 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
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- Centre County Courthouse Apr 09, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Harmony Forge Mansion Dec 12, Pubdog, Public domain
- Logan Furnace Mansion Dec 12, Pubdog, Public domain
- Iddings-Baldridge House Aug 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Bellefonte Armory Aug 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
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