Orviston Brick Works (Centre County)

A photo overlay of the narrow gauge railroad that supplied the Orviston brick works with clay and coal

Off the beaten path in northern Centre County lies a former company town that has outlived the industry that created it. It has remained relatively unchanged since the day the factory whistle echoed off the mountains for the final time. Though its industrial heartbeat has faded, citizens continue to celebrate their heritage. Welcome to Orviston, population 94.