Aaronsburg CDP (Centre County), PA

Tucked into central Pennsylvania’s scenic Penns Valley, Aaronsburg is a quiet, historic village along Route 45 in Centre County. Founded in 1786 by merchant Aaron Levy, it holds the distinction of being the first planned town in the area. Levy envisioned a bustling county seat and designed broad, straight streets lined with plenty of room for homes, churches, and garden lots. That thoughtful layout gives the village an open, spacious feel that blends naturally into the surrounding farmland and rolling hills. Walking down the main street today, you will find beautifully preserved 19th-century brick and wood-frame homes that give the community its relaxed, historic charm.

The village also carries a rich heritage of community and inclusion. In 1949, tens of thousands of visitors gathered here for "The Aaronsburg Story," a landmark event celebrating Levy’s early gifts of land to local churches and the town’s long-standing tradition of good neighbors. Today, daily life moves at an easy rural pace. You will find fresh produce stands along the valley roads, quiet front porches, and great local cafes just minutes away in neighboring Millheim. With State College and Penn State only about 35 minutes to the west, Aaronsburg offers a peaceful, scenic place to settle down while keeping regional amenities within an easy drive.