Houserville, Pennsylvania
Houserville is a community of 2,000 people in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Houserville
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 17 parks and trails, 31 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Premiere Theater 12, Pennsylvania State University School of Hospitality Management, Ag Hill Complex and Camelot.
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 Houserville
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About Houserville
Houserville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the State College, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,814 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Houserville, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Pennsylvania State University School of Hospitality Management
School · 3.0 mi
Hospitality school in Pennsylvania, United States
State Theatre
Cinema and theater · 3.1 mi
Non-profit community theater and movie theater in State College, Pennsylvania
Museums and landmarks16
Ag Hill Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic buildings at Penn State in State College, Pennsylvania, United States
Camelot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
State college in Pennsylvania, USA
Centre Furnace Mansion House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
College Heights Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Farmers' High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic district in State College, United States of America
Felix Dale Stone House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Gen. John Thompson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Holmes-Foster-Highlands Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Houserville Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Lemont Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Oak Hall Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic district in College Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Tudek Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Native American archaeological site (stone quarry) in Pennsylvania
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds17
5 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes31
Bonfire Old-Fashioned BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 0.8 mi
2609 East College Avenue, State College
Mo-Fr 11:00-19:00
Brothers Pizza & Itailian Restaurant
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 0.9 mi
253 Benner Pike, State College
Mo-Th 10:30-21:00; Fr 10:30-22:00; Sa 10:30-22:00
Happy Valley Brewing Company
Diner · American · 1.2 mi
137 Elmwood Street, State College
Tu-Sa 16:00-21:00
Kamrai Thai & Sushi
Restaurant · Sushi, Thai · 1.2 mi
901 Pike Street, Lemont
Su, Tu-Th 16:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 16:30-22:00
Mercato Mio
Restaurant · Italian · 1.4 mi
1221 East College Avenue, State College
Mo-Fr 06:00-10:00, 16:00-22:00; Sa-Su 07:00-11:00, 16:00-22:00
Olde New York
Restaurant · American, German · 0.6 mi
2298 East College Avenue, State College
Su, Tu-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
Rey Azteca
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.1 mi
485 Benner Pike, State College
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Sushi Yume
Restaurant · Sushi · 1.2 mi
2910 East College Avenue
Mo-We 11:00-20:00; Th-Sa 11:00-20:30; Su off
The Cove New York Style Pizzeria
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 1.3 mi
1320B East College Avenue, State College
Mo-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00
The Original Prospector's Mount Nittany Rib Company
Restaurant · Barbecue, Wings · 0.8 mi
333 Benner Pike, State College
Su 11:00-19:00; Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00
19 more on the map.
History
Two archaeological sites, known as the Houserville and Tudek sites, are located between Houserville and State College. Once used in the production of stone tools, the sites may be 10,000 years old. Both are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Houserville is named after Jacob Houser, who settled in the village in 1788. Houser owned a woolen mill and factory in the area that produced blankets and fabrics and shipped its products as far as Baltimore until 1912.
From the History section of Houserville, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
215 Innovation Boulevard, University Park
Churches and places of worship4
Unity Church of Jesus Christ
Church · Nondenominational · 0.5 mi
2280 Commercial Boulevard, State College
Houserville United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.4 mi
1320 Houserville Road, State College
Shopping13
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Central Pa Institute of Science And Technology
School · 5.8 mi
540 North Harrison Road, Pleasant Gap
Healthcare5
Centre of Medical Sciences Building
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
1850 East Park Avenue, State College
Map of Houserville
115 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 (3 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, 2 miles away.
- State College 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Boalsburg 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Bellefonte 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Centre Hall 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Pine Grove Mills 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Milesburg 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Ramblewood 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Milroy 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Church Hill 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- Belleville 16 mi south, about 26 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
- Old Main - Penn State, Penn State iGEM 2008, Public domain
- Houserville Site overview from north, Nyttend, Public domain
- Centre Furnace Mansion House Apr 12, Pubdog, Public domain
- Gen. John Thompson House 1, Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tudek Site, Ruhrfisch ( talk ) 04:12, 18 March 2011 (UTC), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Felix Dale Stone House 03, Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Holmes-Foster-Highlands Historic District, Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oak Hall Historic District - Irvin Mansion, Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Camelot (State College, Pennsylvania) 1, Ruhrfisch ( talk ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Calorimeter, Infoadder2010, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lemont Pennsylvania, Mark Michalovic, CC BY-SA 3.0
- College Heights Historic District, Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WEB PAL9618, PalmerMuseumofArt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pennsylvania Military Museum, Robert J. La Verghetta, CC BY-SA 3.0
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