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This article was written by Suzanne Sickler Ohl, an early member of the Tyrone Area Historical Society.  It was originally published in December 1993. How many Tyroners realize [in 1993] that the paper for the cover of National Geographic magazine is made here in their hometown?  How many people recognize the high quality of work being done at our local paper mill?  How often is thought given to the history of that paper mill and its importance in the lives of so many people?

Location(s) Made in MillheimMillheim, PASee map: Google MapsMillheim Borough, the Town of Mills, began in the 1770s when Jacob Hubler built a gristmill and sawmill along the banks of Elk Creek, the first of many mills to flourish there.

Location(s) Harris TownshipPASee map: Google MapsHarris Township was formed in April, 1835, in Centre County, PA from parts of Ferguson, Spring, and Potter Townships.

Location(s) Ferguson TownshipPASee map: Google MapsFerguson Township was one of two townships formed by the new Centre County, PA in 1801.

Location(s) College TownshipPASee map: Google MapsCollege Township in Centre County, PA was the last of the Centre Region townships to be established.