Bellefonte, PA Road Trips
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Trip Routes
4
Longest Drive
222.7 mi
Bristol, PA
Quickest Drive
3h 55m
Erie, PA
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Bellefonte, PA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
6,022
Median Income
$57,157
Median Home Value
$232,500
Median Age
45.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Bellefonte, PA at a Glance
Founded
1795
Elevation
3,015 ft
Area
1 mi²
Notable People from Bellefonte, PA
A sampling of people born in Bellefonte, PA.
Jonathan Frakes
1952
American actor and director
Jeff VanderMeer
1968
American writer (born 1968)
Glenn Thompson
1959
U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania
Andrew Gregg Curtin
1815–1894
American politician (1817–1894)
Anna Keichline
1889–1943
American architect (1889–1943)
George Grey Barnard
1863–1938
American sculptor (1863–1938)
John Montgomery Ward
1860–1925
American Major League Baseball pitcher, shortstop and manager (1860-1925)
Steve Dobrogosz
1956
American composer, songwriter and pianist
Thomas M. Reynolds
1950
American politician
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Traveler Guide to Bellefonte, PA
Bellefonte is a borough in Pennsylvania. It is the county seat of Centre County, a part of the Pennsylvania Wilds. Bellefonte is known for its abundance of Victorian architecture.
Bellefonte has a number of bed and breakfasts nestled amongst the Victorian houses. 1 Econo Lodge, 3482 Benner Pike, ☏ +1 814-355-5561. (updated Sep 2016) 2 Reynolds Mansion, 101 W Linn St, ☏ +1 814-353-8407. (updated Sep 2016) 3 The Queen, A Victorian Bed and Breakfast, 176 E Linn St, ☏ +1 814-355-7946. (updated Sep 2016)
The county bus company CATA serves Bellefonte with their XB and XG routes from State College. The timetable is focused on commuters, with little to no service during midday and on late evenings.
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