Although the southern part of the county is less populated, the history of the area speaks for itself. From the Civil War to the coal boom there is plenty of history in this vast terrain. You can follow the West Branch Susquehanna River as you travel through the mountains and valleys of southern Clearfield County.
Stop 1(Estimated Time - 2 hours)
Downtown Curwensville - There are more Pennsylvania Bucktail Soldiers buried in the Oak Hill Cemetery than there are in Gettysburg. As you enter town you will see the Dough Boy Soldier statue. This small park is a great place to start your tour through the past of this old town. Upload the walking tour brochure at http://visitclearfieldcounty.org/fileadmin/Clearfield_County/Pdfs/CURWENSVILLE.pdf
The Korb House museum (836 State Street, Curwensville, PA 16833, 814-236-0623) is also located downtown Curwensville. The museum is open May thru October from 1pm - 4 pm.
There are a few quaint shops in downtown Curwensville that offer antiques, rustic items and are located in historical buildings.
There are several markers from the Heritage Marker Tour located in this area be sure to plan your trip around the ones you'd like to see.
Stop 2 (Estimated Time - 1 hour)
Bloody Knox Cabin, 6246 Curwensville-Tyrone Hwy. Olanta, PA 16863, 814-765-6125 - This cabin represents the bloodiest battle in our region during the Civil War. Eighteen men were arrested at the log cabin in Kellytown, and within a month 150 more were incarcerated. Only New York City had more civil violence than Clearfield County during the war, which ended four months later.
There are several markers from the Heritage Marker Tour located in this area be sure to plan your trip around the ones you'd like to see.
Stop 3 (Estimated Time - 1 hour)
McGees Mills Covered Bridge, Route 219 Mahaffey, PA 15757, 814-849-5197 - The only covered bridge in Pennsylvania crossing the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. Built in 1875, this Burr Arch Truss Bridge covers a 107-foot span with an original cost of $175. After a century of use, Clearfield County's only covered bridge was renovated in 1978 and again in the mid-1990s following damage by a heavy snowfall.
The Ultimate Alpaca Farm (886 Nebo Road, Mahaffey, PA 15757, 814-277-4580) is located in Burnside and is a great place to get up close and personal with an alpaca.
There are several markers from the Heritage Marker Tour located in this area be sure to plan your trip around the ones you'd like to see.
Stop 4 (Estimated Time - 1.5 hours)
Coalport Coal Museum, 961 Forest St. Coalport, PA 16627, 814-672-4378- Set in an old school house, currently shared with a preschool and a library is the home of the coal museum. This museum displays more than 350 artifacts in 18 display cases featuring the original tools, equipment and replicas of Pennsylvania's hand-loading, coal-mining heritage. Reference room contains a working research library full of texts on coal mining. Library also contains a wealth of "Glendale Valley" family genealogies, including a section containing 4300 local obituary and cemetery records.
Downtown Coalport is very historic and harbors old buildings that served the miners and their families during the coal boom. Find the walking tour brochure at http://visitclearfieldcounty.org/fileadmin/Clearfield_County/Pdfs/COALPORT.pdf
There are several markers from the Heritage Marker Tour located in this area be sure to plan your trip around the ones you'd like to see.
Stop 5 (Estimated Time - 1.5 hours)
Osceola Mills - World War II brought a great sacrifice to the Osceola Mills area, as thirty-four men and one woman gave their lives. This is considered the highest percentage of any community in the nation. Memorials in the town park proudly display the names of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The town also suffered the largest fire in Clearfield County history in 1875.
There are several markers from the Heritage Marker Tour located in this area be sure to plan your trip around the ones you'd like to see.
Stop 6 (Estimated Time - 1 hour)
Super 322 Drive-In, 1682 Woodland Bigler Highway, Woodland, PA 16836- The Super 322 Drive-in Theatre was opened on May 26, 1950. Built by the Theodore Grance Outdoor Theatre Co., ownership changed hands a few times until being bought in the 1970s by Royer and Favuzza from the Bellefonte area. The removal of external speakers increased capacity to about 650 cars. In the 1980s, FM stereo sound capabilities were added. The Drive-In opens in April and closes in September.
There are several markers from the Heritage Marker Tour located in this area be sure to plan your trip around the ones you'd like to see.
If you are bringing a group of 10 or more contact our office and let us organize a fully guided tour. This itinerary could fill as much as 4 days when you add driving time, meals and the add-on features. Be sure to stay at one of our partnering properties while you visit Clearfield County.