1908 Map of Bellefonte

About this map

The borough of Bellefonte serves as a dense rail hub at the opening of the twentieth century, anchored by the Pennsylvania, Bellefonte Central, and Lewisburg and Bellefonte railroads. This era of transit and industry is reflected in the numerous post offices and station hamlets scattered throughout the Nittany Valley, including Unionville Fleming PO, Wingate PO, and Scotia Benore PO. To the south, the early footprint of Pennsylvania State College sits near the village of State College, while the surrounding landscape is defined by the sharp parallel ridges of Bald Eagle Mountain and Nittany Mountain. Cultural landmarks like the Fish Hatchery and numerous rural schools such as the Silverdale School and Knox School dot the valley floors, illustrating a well-established network of small agricultural and industrial communities before the expansion of modern highways.