Centre Furnace Mansion House
National Register of Historic Places

Centre Furnace Mansion House

State College, Centre County, Pennsylvania
Listed
December 27, 1979
Type
Building
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
79002193

About this property

The Centre Furnace Mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the headquarters of the Centre County Historical Society, located in College Township, Pennsylvania. The Mansion, the ironmaster's residence for Centre Furnace, has been restored and is furnished to reflect the period of residency of ironmaster Moses Thompson and his family, 1842–1891. A mansion in miniature, identical to the original and scaled one inch to one foot, is on permanent display. This mansion and nearby iron furnace stack represent the 18th century beginnings of the charcoal iron industry in the central Pennsylvania area, and the 19th century beginnings of the Pennsylvania State University. Centre Furnace site includes the Centre Furnace Mansion, furnace stack, and surrounding eight acres. This National Register site represents a small portion of the late 18th-century ironmaking village once located here. Its interpretation is based on historical documentation and archaeological research, and includes carefully landscaped grounds with walkways and period gardens. The Mansion is home to various exhibits, programs, and fundraisers throughout the year. Mansion Tours are open between 1 PM and 4 PM on Sunday, Wednesday, Friday by reservation. Each tour takes approximately one hour. The CCHS office is closed with no tours the week between Christmas and New Year's.

Location

1001 E. College Ave.
State College, Centre County, Pennsylvania
40.80514, -77.84338

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Nearby Historic Sites

Holmes-Foster-Highlands Historic District
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Ag Hill Complex
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Thompson, Gen. John, House
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Camelot
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1.3 mi
Lemont Historic District
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When was Centre Furnace Mansion House listed on the National Register?

Centre Furnace Mansion House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 27, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Centre Furnace Mansion House?

Centre Furnace Mansion House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Centre Furnace Mansion House?

The period of significance for Centre Furnace Mansion House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1842.

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