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Du Bois PA Area Guide

Du Bois is a city located in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It is just 91 miles northeast of Pittsburgh and is home to approximately 8,123 people. The DuBois tri-county area is building a strong reputation in local entertainment and the arts. Come experience beautiful rural Pennsylvania and have the best of both worlds; a small town atmosphere that has all the conveniences yet is close to miles of recreational opportunities.

Du Bois History

George Shaffer was the first permanent inhabitant of what is now DuBois. He arrived with his wife and three sons to settle on 320 acres of land in 1812. The area was laid out in 1872 and was incorporated as a borough in 1881 and as a city in 1914.

DuBois as it exists today was once a dual town. One section was known as the east or DuBois side, to distinguish it from the older Rumbarger side. Rivalry existed for many years between the two sections and the coal miners and their families living in Rumbarger and the lumbermen and woodsmen residing on the DuBois side.
DuBois grew slowly in its early years. Between 1867 and 1873, DuBois expanded from four families to sixteen families. A public road, now DuBois St., had been obtained, extending from N. Main Street to the Low Grade Railroad with a plank platform set up as the new railroad station.

At the same time, John E. DuBois was erecting two sawmills, one of which was to be the largest in the state. The mills led to the planning of N. Brady St. and later, the Old Plank Road, as access to the new mills. A five-foot fill was required to traverse the waterbed and because lumber was plentiful, a plank road was built. It would be replaced in later years by a brick highway.

Du Bois Parks and Recreation

The DuBois community is dedicated to providing a clean and safe open space park area for all residents and visitors to enjoy. Come visit Memorial Park and have a great time relaxing with your family and friends.

DuBois City Memorial Park

Du Bois Events and Attractions

DuBois features many exciting attractions and events throughout the year for you and your family. Come check out the Reitz Theater and enjoy a great night out on the town!

Reitz Theater

The Paul G. Reitz Theater is home of Cultural Resources Inc. and the Reitz Theater Players. From powerful, moving dramas to whimsical musicals, the CRI and the RTP work hard to bring you the finest live performances in the area at very reasonable prices. The Reitz Theater strives to keep the arts accessible and entertaining for the refined critic as well as the casual partisan while catering to the edginess of modern themes in addition to bringing you classic fun for the whole family.

Click here for the DuBois Chamber Calendar of Events

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