Historical Marker

Portage Railroad

(SR 3012 / old US 22) westbound, just E of Cambria Co. line ยท Blair

Pennsylvania marker

Inscription

Here was No. 6 of the ten inclined planes used to carry canal boats by rail. Hollidaysburg to Johnstown. This unique engineering feat was completed in 1834. The road was 36 miles long.

Location

Address(SR 3012 / old US 22) westbound, just E of Cambria Co. line
CountyBlair
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.453250, -78.542890

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Formed on February 26, 1846 from Bedford and Huntingdon counties.