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Boalsburg, Pennsylvania

Boalsburg is a census-designated place (CDP) in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the State College, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 3,722 at the 2010 census. The village claims to be the birthplace of Memorial Day. The name Boalsburg comes from the Boal family who settled the region. The fourth generation of the Boal family, Col.

Located at 40.7828, -77.7869 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Census-designated places in Centre County, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania State University

The Pennsylvania State University (commonly referred to as Penn State or PSU) is a public, state-related research university with campuses and facilities in Pennsylvania. Founded in 1855, the university has a stated threefold mission of teaching, research, and public service. Its instructional mission includes undergraduate, graduate, professional and continuing education offered through resident instruction and online delivery.

Located at 40.7961, -77.8628 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Old Main (Pennsylvania State University)

Old Main, originally called "Main Building" is The Pennsylvania State University’s first building of major significance. It was completed in 1863 after a six-year period of construction. Hugh McAllister designed the structure to contain classrooms, laboratories, offices, a chapel, and residential space for 400 students.

Located at 40.7965, -77.8629 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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HUB–Robeson Center

The HUB–Robeson Center, commonly referred to as the "HUB" is the student union building centrally located on the University Park campus of Pennsylvania State University. It was originally built in 1953 and had major renovations done in 1973 and 1983. The most recent round of expansions and renovations was begun in May 1997, adding 91,000 square feet to the existing 154,000-square-foot building.

Located at 40.7982, -77.8615 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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State College Area High School

State College Area High School is a public high school in State College, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the only public high school in the State College Area School District and is located within walking distance of Penn State University. The school created the world's first driver's education in car course in 1934, which was cut after the 2010-2011 school year due to budget cuts from the new school board.

Located at 40.7824, -77.8572 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Schlow Centre Region Library

The Schlow Centre Region Library, formerly known as the State College Public Library and the Schlow Memorial Library, serves the State College, Pennsylvania area. A new building opened in 2005, replacing the original, which opened in 1957. The new two-story 38,577-square-foot building cost $10 million to construct. The public facilities include 66 computers. There were about 37,000 card holders, about 5,000 of them were new card holders.

Located at 40.7934, -77.8598 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Pennsylvania State University Radiation Science & Engineering Center

The Pennsylvania State University (PSU) Radiation Science & Engineering Center (RSEC) houses the Breazeale Nuclear Reactor (BNR). This reactor is the oldest operating in the nation and has undergone numerous power upgrades, renovations, and other changes. The reactor serves the research purposes of the Penn State Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering as well as researchers from industry and other universities.

Located at 40.804, -77.854 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Pennsylvania Military Museum

The Pennsylvania Military Museum is a museum dedicated to the military history of Pennsylvania. It is operated by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and opened in 1968. The museum is located in the village of Boalsburg, Centre County, Pennsylvania in the central part of the state.

Located at 40.7819, -77.7953 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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