Bellefonte Air Mail Field
Bellefonte Air Mail Field | |
Mail plane in Bellefonte | |
| Location | PA 550 (E. Bishop St.) at high school, Bellefonte |
|---|---|
| Built | 1918 |
| Designated PHMC | Jun 1, 1969[1] |
The Bellefonte Air Mail Field was complete in 1918 in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. It served as a refueling stop between New York City and Chicago on the United States airmail service. The site of the former airfield is now home to the Bellefonte Area High School.[2]
A mural in Bellefonte commemorates the airfield's history.[3][4]
References
- ^ "PHMC Historical Markers". Historical Marker Database. Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
- ^ Malizia, Nick. "Bellefonte Airmail Fields". Centre County Historical Society. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
- ^ Smith, Hunter (July 1, 2024). "Bellefonte mural embraces history of flight". The Express.
- ^ Micheal, Jacob (June 3, 2024). "You may have checked out Bellefonte's first mural, but do you know the history behind it?". Centre Daily Times.