Valentine House

Following a devastating fire in 2008, the former Valentine family property has been lovingly restored by two Penn State professors who essentially built a new house inside the old structure and awarded the 25th Anniversary Historic Preservation Award for the effort. One of many Valentine mansions in the area, the familyas affiliation with Bellefonte began in 1815 when six Valentine brothers migrated from Chester County to lease John Dunlopas iron furnace. They went on to become the most successful iron producing family in the Bellefonte Area and a powerhouse in agriculture in the region. The family also was responsible for constructing many community buildings and organizations as well.

Year Established
1870