Jean, Philipsburg was founded in 1797. From that time until 1800 it is my GUESS that it would have been in that part of Lycoming County that later became Centre. From Feb. 13, 1800 forward it was part of Centre. Part of Philipsburg lies over the creek and is thus in Clearfield County -- a very small part, however. Most of that part on the Clearfield side is called Chester Hill Borough. Justin Justin Kirk Houser Genealogist and Historian of Central PA and Beyond View my homepage: http://members.aol.com/JKHouser84/index.htm Main Lines: Houser, Breon, Shawley, Ranio/Hrynio (and others) President, Bellefonte Area HS Class of 2003 Student Representative, Bellefonte Area School District Board of Education Listowner, PACENTRE-L@Rootsweb.com Historian, Schürch Association of North America (specialty Central PA lines) Member, Valley View United Methodist Church (near Bellefonte, PA) "Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature"