Bellefonte Air Mail Field

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]

Bellefonte Air Mail Field
Pennsylvania state historical marker
Mail plane in Bellefonte
LocationPA 550 (E. Bishop St.) at high school, Bellefonte
Built1918
Designated PHMCJun 1, 1969[1]

A mural in Bellefonte commemorates the airfield's history.[3][4]

References

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  1. "PHMC Historical Markers". Historical Marker Database. Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
  2. Malizia, Nick. "Bellefonte Airmail Fields". Centre County Historical Society. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  3. Smith, Hunter (July 1, 2024). "Bellefonte mural embraces history of flight". The Express.
  4. 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.