Boalsburg, PA

Boalsburg is a small town in Centre County, Pennsylvania, that has seen its share of growth over the years. The town was founded in 1789 and was originally known as Big Spring. It was renamed Boalsburg in 1892 after a local landowner, John Boal. The population of the town was 1,822 at the 2010 census.

The history of Boalsburg can be traced back to the early days of American settlement. The area around Big Spring was first explored by Europeans in 1682 and later settled by German immigrants in the late 1700s. In 1789, Big Spring became known as Boalsburg after John Boal, a local landowner and merchant.

The early years of Boalsburg were marked by economic hardship and occasional violence. However, the town began to grow rapidly during the 1800s due to its location on important transportation routes and its proximity to major markets. By 1892, Boalsburg had reached its current population of 1,822 people.

Today, Boalsburg is a thriving community with a diverse economy based largely on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several businesses including a cheese factory, bakery, winery and distillery. Additionally, there are several restaurants and shops located downtown that cater to tourists visiting the area attractions such as Mount Nittany National Park or Gettysburg National Military Park.

Real estate in Boalsburg is highly sought-after due to its close proximity to major metropolitan areas such as Philadelphia or Pittsburgh as well as Mount Nittany National Park which is one of Pennsylvania's most popular tourist destinations. As a result, prices for homes in the town have steadily increased over recent years reaching an average price of $183K according to Zillow data from 2016