Milesburg, Pennsylvania
Milesburg is a borough of 1,105 people in Centre County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1793.
Why visit Milesburg
Townapedia lists 17 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 6 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Harmony Forge Mansion and Iddings-Baldridge House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 14°F, and about 50 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Milesburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Milesburg
Milesburg is a borough in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It is part of the State College, Pennsylvania metropolitan statistical area. The population was 1,093 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Milesburg, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks17
Harmony Forge Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
312 Harmony Forge West Road, Milesburg
Iddings-Baldridge House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
300 Railroad Street, Bellefonte
Bellefonte Academy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Former preparatory school in Centre County, Pennsylvania
Bellefonte Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Armory in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Bellefonte Forge House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Bellefonte Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Brockerhoff Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Hotel in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Centre County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
County courthouse in Pennsylvania, United States of America
McAllister-Beaver House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Miles-Humes House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
South Ward School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Pennsylvania
William Thomas House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic home in Pennsylvania, US
5 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Bald Eagle Area Alumni Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 0.9 mi
751 South Eagle Valley Road, Wingate
Restaurants and cafes6
Brothers Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.2 mi
783 South Eagle Valley Road, Bellefonte
Mo-Sa 10:30-22:00; Su 11:30-22:00
Four Ways Pub & Eatery
Restaurant · 1.4 mi
685 Pleasant View Boulevard, Bellefonte
Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Junction 144
Diner · American · 1.3 mi
850 South Eagle Valley Road, Bellefonte
We-Sa 07:00-20:00; Su 07:00-15:00
Big D's Cones & Shakes
Ice cream
509 Dell Street, Bellefonte
Fr 16:00-20:00; Sa,Su 12:00-20:00
Where to stay1
History
Milesburg and nearby Miles Township were named after Samuel Miles, who co-owned the Centre Furnace Iron Works, along with Colonel John Patton and John Dunlop.
Milesburg is located near the site of a former Lenape Indian settlement known as Bald Eagle's Nest.
Iddings-Baldridge House in Milesburg was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
From the History section of Milesburg, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
Bald Eagle Valley Community United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.3 mi
111 Runville Road, Bellefonte
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Central Pa Institute of Science And Technology
School · 4.9 mi
540 North Harrison Road, Pleasant Gap
Map of Milesburg
39 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 14°F | 3.2 in | 12.8 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 14°F | 2.6 in | 11.5 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 21°F | 3.6 in | 11.4 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 31°F | 3.8 in | 1.7 in |
| May | 70°F | 40°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 50°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 53°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 52°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 44°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 35°F | 3.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 26°F | 3.3 in | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 21°F | 3.5 in | 9.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Clarence (11 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, 7 miles away.
- Centre Hall 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- State College 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Church Hill 20 mi southeast, about 32 min by car
- Flemington 21 mi northeast, about 34 min by car
- Castanea 23 mi northeast, about 36 min by car
- Dunnstown 24 mi northeast, about 39 min by car
- Highland Park 25 mi southeast, about 40 min by car
- McElhattan 27 mi northeast, about 44 min by car
- Avis 30 mi northeast, about 48 min by car
- Altoona 44 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 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
- Milesburg Peaks, Nicholas, CC BY 2.0
- Harmony Forge Mansion Dec 12, Pubdog, Public domain
- Iddings-Baldridge House Aug 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Bellefonte Armory Aug 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Bellefonte Forge House, KeithKoch, Public domain
- Miles-Humes House Aug 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- William Thomas House Aug 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Bellefonte Historic District Aug 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Brockerhoff Hotel Apr 09, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Centre County Courthouse Apr 09, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- South Ward School Aug 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- McAllister-Beaver House Aug 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Gamble Mill Aug 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Eagle Ironworks Dec 12, Pubdog, Public domain
- Brockerhoff Mill Dec 12, Pubdog, Public domain
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