CURTIN VILLAGE

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


Curtin Village
Courtesy Mike Woodfin


Curtin Village
Courtesy Mike Woodfin

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