Centre County, Administrative county in central Pennsylvania, US
Centre County spans 1,113 square miles across the Allegheny Plateau and Appalachian Ridge, featuring mountains, forests, and multiple waterways including Foster Joseph Sayers Lake.
The county originated on February 13, 1800, formed from sections of Huntingdon, Lycoming, Mifflin, and Northumberland counties due to its central position in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania State University, established in 1855 within State College, shapes the educational landscape of Centre County while contributing to research and innovation.
The county seat of Bellefonte manages administrative services, including tax collection, voter registration, and public information through digital platforms.
Centre County maintained a strong iron production industry during the 19th century, with numerous furnaces operating throughout its territory.
Location: Pennsylvania
Inception: February 13, 1800
Capital city: Bellefonte
Website: http://co.centre.pa.us
Shares border with: Clinton County, Mifflin County, Huntingdon County, Union County, Blair County, Clearfield County
Website: http://co.centre.pa.us
GPS coordinates: 40.91000,-77.82000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:01
Beaver Stadium
11.3 km
Interstate 99
14.8 km
Black Moshannon State Park
19.9 km
Bald Eagle State Park
23.4 km
Nittany Lion Shrine
13.3 km
Octacube
13 km
Rothrock State Forest
22.3 km
R. B. Winter State Park
53.8 km
Bald Eagle State Forest
45.7 km
Poe Valley State Park
30.8 km
Palmer Museum of Art
12.8 km
Poe Paddy State Park
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The Arboretum at Penn State
12.3 km
Pennsylvania Military Museum
14.4 km
Garfield Thomas Water Tunnel
13.6 km
Farmers' High School
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Rowland Theater
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Ravensburg State Park
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Penn-Roosevelt State Park
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Reeds Gap State Park
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Snyder Middleswarth Natural Area
46.6 km
McCalls Dam State Park
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Bear Meadows Natural Area
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Neff Round Barn
14.3 km
Centre County Courthouse
3.6 km
Boal Mansion
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Wykoff Run Natural Area
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Curtin Village
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