CURTIN VILLAGE
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CURTIN VILLAGE |
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NAME: Curtin Village COUNTY: Centre ROADS: 2WD GRID: 2 CLIMATE: Snow in Winter BEST TIME TO VISIT: Spring & Summer |
COMMENTS:
No residents, PA 150 (former 220) 2.8 miles NE of Mileburg. See the historic town of Bellefonte nearby. REMAINS: Old Mill, 1830 Plantation house, couple of houses. |
| Curtin Village was an iron plantation community about 1810. Founded by Roland Curtin, the last old-style furnace in the U.S. was in "blast" here. Curtin's 30,000 acres provided food for the entire community, and Curtin Village became largely self-sufficient. The furnace ceased operation in 1922. The 1830's Federal-style mansion is resored and furnished in the period. Guided tours are available. Train rides from Bellefonte to Curtin Village are available through Bellefonte Historic Railroad. Submitted by: Mike Woodfin |
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