ABCs of Centre County

Tow Hill (Halfmoon) – Tow Hill was part of an iron mining operation in the area of the Barrens between Scotia and Gatesburg in the 1880s. The Fairbrook Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad served Tow Hill. The mining operation closed down in the 1890s.

Tusseyville/Churchville (Potter) – Three churches in and near the village of Tusseyville gave it its original name, Churchville. A store and school were the only other public buildings in this tiny rural community.