The Valentine Mansion

The Valentine familyas affiliation with Bellefonte began in 1815 when six Valentine brothers migrated from Chester County to lease John Dunlopas iron furnace. They want on to become the most successful iron producing family in Bellefonte, a huge player in agriculture in the region and responsible for constructing many community buildings in the area.

Following a devastating fire in 2008, the former Valentine family property was lovingly restored by two Penn State professors who essentially built a new house inside the old structure. They were awarded the 25th Anniversary Historic Preservation Award in Centre County for the effort.